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 | $142.96 | 12.245% | $160.4655 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.97 | 11.653% | $7.7822 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
Purchase #3 | $42.40 | 10.726% | $46.9478 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $123.82 | 8.123% | $133.8779 | $133.88 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
Purchase #5 | $122.34 | 9.177% | $133.5671 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
Purchase #6 | $94.43 | 5.335% | $99.4678 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #7 | $26.61 | 5.816% | $28.1576 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $559.53 | $610.2659 | $610.28 | $610.25 | $610.40 |