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 | $47.54 | 4.387% | $49.6256 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
Purchase #2 | $126.26 | 11.832% | $141.1991 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #3 | $212.86 | 5.394% | $224.3417 | $224.34 | $224.35 | $224.30 |
Purchase #4 | $218.71 | 4.490% | $228.5301 | $228.53 | $228.55 | $228.50 |
Purchase #5 | $123.65 | 7.167% | $132.512 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #6 | $224.86 | 10.208% | $247.8137 | $247.81 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
Purchase #7 | $14.34 | 5.696% | $15.1568 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.22 | $1,039.1790 | $1,039.18 | $1,039.20 | $1,039.10 |