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 | $26.25 | 12.438% | $29.515 | $29.52 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.41 | 3.126% | $84.9861 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $75.33 | 6.332% | $80.0999 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #4 | $47.51 | 10.215% | $52.3631 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
Purchase #5 | $161.63 | 6.570% | $172.2491 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $24.49 | 3.627% | $25.3783 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
Purchase #7 | $5.75 | 9.431% | $6.2923 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $423.37 | $450.8838 | $450.89 | $450.90 | $450.90 |