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 | $76.81 | 11.284% | $85.4772 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $30.34 | 3.741% | $31.475 | $31.48 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
Purchase #3 | $249.86 | 5.516% | $263.6423 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
Purchase #4 | $144.96 | 9.435% | $158.637 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #5 | $202.82 | 6.299% | $215.5956 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #6 | $209.82 | 9.682% | $230.1348 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
Purchase #7 | $56.71 | 12.157% | $63.6042 | $63.60 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.32 | $1,048.5661 | $1,048.57 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.50 |