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 | $56.84 | 6.376% | $60.4641 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $96.33 | 10.549% | $106.4919 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
Purchase #3 | $109.34 | 12.216% | $122.697 | $122.70 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
Purchase #4 | $19.65 | 8.625% | $21.3448 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
Purchase #5 | $220.33 | 13.585% | $250.2618 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $178.69 | 9.539% | $195.7352 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
Purchase #7 | $161.99 | 4.228% | $168.8389 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $843.17 | $925.8337 | $925.83 | $925.85 | $925.80 |