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 | $63.90 | 13.446% | $72.492 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.70 | 3.140% | $52.292 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
Purchase #3 | $93.57 | 3.209% | $96.5727 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
Purchase #4 | $85.38 | 3.172% | $88.0883 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
Purchase #5 | $87.47 | 12.599% | $98.4903 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #6 | $151.32 | 4.117% | $157.5498 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
Purchase #7 | $5.48 | 13.282% | $6.2079 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.82 | $571.6930 | $571.69 | $571.70 | $571.70 |