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 | $44.39 | 13.252% | $50.2726 | $50.27 | $50.25 | $50.30 |
Purchase #2 | $168.25 | 6.649% | $179.4369 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #3 | $166.27 | 3.806% | $172.5982 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #4 | $50.45 | 12.362% | $56.6866 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
Purchase #5 | $41.52 | 4.586% | $43.4241 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #6 | $217.87 | 13.546% | $247.3827 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
Purchase #7 | $153.30 | 10.745% | $169.7721 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.05 | $919.5732 | $919.57 | $919.55 | $919.60 |