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 | $80.55 | 5.725% | $85.1615 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #2 | $7.91 | 7.120% | $8.4732 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.55 | 6.408% | $88.9039 | $88.90 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
Purchase #4 | $51.49 | 6.278% | $54.7225 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #5 | $95.81 | 12.807% | $108.0804 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
Purchase #6 | $70.50 | 11.406% | $78.5412 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $57.58 | 12.529% | $64.7942 | $64.79 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $447.39 | $488.6769 | $488.66 | $488.65 | $488.70 |