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 | $49.74 | 4.850% | $52.1524 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
Purchase #2 | $18.95 | 13.154% | $21.4427 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
Purchase #3 | $34.64 | 12.170% | $38.8557 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
Purchase #4 | $171.46 | 9.756% | $188.1876 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #5 | $90.87 | 13.164% | $102.8321 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
Purchase #6 | $56.34 | 6.266% | $59.8703 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
Purchase #7 | $82.77 | 6.532% | $88.1765 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $504.77 | $551.5173 | $551.52 | $551.55 | $551.60 |