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 | $50.46 | 5.571% | $53.2711 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
Purchase #2 | $125.42 | 10.801% | $138.9666 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
Purchase #3 | $125.83 | 3.819% | $130.6354 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.97 | 8.843% | $259.0137 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
Purchase #5 | $80.88 | 10.690% | $89.5261 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
Purchase #6 | $179.53 | 10.409% | $198.2173 | $198.22 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
Purchase #7 | $195.73 | 11.323% | $217.8925 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.82 | $1,087.5227 | $1,087.53 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.50 |