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 | $149.40 | 10.749% | $165.459 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.49 | 6.760% | $82.7283 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
Purchase #3 | $17.80 | 13.207% | $20.1508 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
Purchase #4 | $217.98 | 10.361% | $240.5649 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $24.32 | 5.111% | $25.563 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
Purchase #6 | $40.35 | 7.559% | $43.4001 | $43.40 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #7 | $9.78 | 12.218% | $10.9749 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.12 | $588.8410 | $588.83 | $588.80 | $589.00 |