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 | $45.56 | 13.170% | $51.5603 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $162.63 | 13.344% | $184.3313 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
Purchase #3 | $53.43 | 12.644% | $60.1857 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
Purchase #4 | $99.38 | 10.778% | $110.0912 | $110.09 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
Purchase #5 | $205.32 | 3.452% | $212.4076 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
Purchase #6 | $44.72 | 13.461% | $50.7398 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
Purchase #7 | $209.61 | 9.695% | $229.9317 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $820.65 | $899.2476 | $899.25 | $899.30 | $899.20 |