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 | $46.99 | 7.444% | $50.4879 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.46 | 6.268% | $256.5947 | $256.59 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #3 | $146.97 | 8.823% | $159.9372 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
Purchase #4 | $154.87 | 5.538% | $163.4467 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
Purchase #5 | $8.51 | 9.529% | $9.3209 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
Purchase #6 | $226.62 | 9.563% | $248.2917 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
Purchase #7 | $71.82 | 5.797% | $75.9834 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.24 | $964.0625 | $964.06 | $964.10 | $964.00 |