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 | $49.58 | 3.839% | $51.4834 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.51 | 4.485% | $37.1026 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
Purchase #3 | $186.25 | 4.397% | $194.4394 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
Purchase #4 | $249.70 | 5.770% | $264.1077 | $264.11 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
Purchase #5 | $142.28 | 3.639% | $147.4576 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
Purchase #6 | $12.41 | 8.507% | $13.4657 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
Purchase #7 | $149.93 | 5.723% | $158.5105 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.66 | $866.5669 | $866.57 | $866.55 | $866.60 |