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 | $48.39 | 4.257% | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.61 | 3.322% | $16.1286 | $16.13 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 13.338% | $10.8464 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #4 | $90.64 | 8.453% | $98.3018 | $98.30 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #5 | $191.89 | 3.440% | $198.491 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #6 | $70.33 | 6.783% | $75.1005 | $75.10 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
Purchase #7 | $181.41 | 4.810% | $190.1358 | $190.14 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $607.84 | $639.4541 | $639.46 | $639.50 | $639.40 |