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 | $54.56 | 3.551% | $56.4974 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.98 | 8.563% | $97.685 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
Purchase #3 | $42.44 | 6.600% | $45.241 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #4 | $82.28 | 6.369% | $87.5204 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #5 | $120.37 | 10.289% | $132.7549 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
Purchase #6 | $46.46 | 5.723% | $49.1189 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
Purchase #7 | $199.37 | 12.236% | $223.7649 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $635.46 | $692.5825 | $692.58 | $692.55 | $692.60 |