Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $48.43 | 7.717% | $52.1673 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $178.49 | 11.249% | $198.5683 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
Purchase #3 | $212.31 | 11.281% | $236.2607 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
Purchase #4 | $52.33 | 11.406% | $58.2988 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
Purchase #5 | $119.74 | 3.412% | $123.8255 | $123.83 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #6 | $154.45 | 7.777% | $166.4616 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
Purchase #7 | $234.55 | 7.710% | $252.6338 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.30 | $1,088.2160 | $1,088.22 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.30 |