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 | $50.25 | 3.514% | $52.0158 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
Purchase #2 | $190.76 | 10.140% | $210.1031 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
Purchase #3 | $138.28 | 11.790% | $154.5832 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
Purchase #4 | $146.25 | 8.504% | $158.6871 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #5 | $149.44 | 7.129% | $160.0936 | $160.09 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
Purchase #6 | $112.69 | 4.299% | $117.5345 | $117.53 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
Purchase #7 | $116.45 | 9.537% | $127.5558 | $127.56 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.12 | $980.5731 | $980.57 | $980.60 | $980.60 |