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 | $50.68 | 8.712% | $55.0952 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #2 | $93.75 | 3.125% | $96.6797 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
Purchase #3 | $92.89 | 3.146% | $95.8123 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
Purchase #4 | $90.73 | 10.435% | $100.1977 | $100.20 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #5 | $66.94 | 12.258% | $75.1455 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
Purchase #6 | $11.65 | 4.862% | $12.2164 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
Purchase #7 | $59.67 | 6.285% | $63.4203 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $466.31 | $498.5671 | $498.58 | $498.55 | $498.50 |