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 | $33.75 | 5.136% | $35.4834 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.74 | 3.496% | $142.5554 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #3 | $33.77 | 3.117% | $34.8226 | $34.82 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
Purchase #4 | $53.72 | 11.400% | $59.8441 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
Purchase #5 | $161.29 | 13.214% | $182.6029 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
Purchase #6 | $78.76 | 9.168% | $85.9807 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Purchase #7 | $146.40 | 10.500% | $161.772 | $161.77 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $645.43 | $703.0611 | $703.05 | $703.05 | $703.10 |