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 | $36.51 | 5.536% | $38.5312 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $148.35 | 11.500% | $165.4103 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #3 | $49.97 | 4.595% | $52.2661 | $52.27 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
Purchase #4 | $14.39 | 13.165% | $16.2844 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
Purchase #5 | $89.93 | 6.846% | $96.0866 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
Purchase #6 | $13.62 | 13.698% | $15.4857 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #7 | $87.72 | 13.452% | $99.5201 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $440.49 | $483.5844 | $483.59 | $483.60 | $483.60 |