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 | $11.82 | 4.239% | $12.321 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
Purchase #2 | $17.97 | 9.332% | $19.647 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
Purchase #3 | $83.46 | 3.339% | $86.2467 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
Purchase #4 | $24.89 | 10.597% | $27.5276 | $27.53 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #5 | $141.74 | 7.848% | $152.8638 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
Purchase #6 | $84.36 | 12.554% | $94.9506 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
Purchase #7 | $191.55 | 12.784% | $216.0378 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.79 | $609.5945 | $609.60 | $609.60 | $609.50 |