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 | $48.26 | 5.390% | $50.8612 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #2 | $41.92 | 13.722% | $47.6723 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
Purchase #3 | $77.67 | 8.641% | $84.3815 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #4 | $81.45 | 10.699% | $90.1643 | $90.16 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
Purchase #5 | $179.54 | 4.560% | $187.727 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
Purchase #6 | $77.34 | 6.824% | $82.6177 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #7 | $11.93 | 7.517% | $12.8268 | $12.83 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $518.11 | $556.2508 | $556.25 | $556.25 | $556.30 |