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 | $40.87 | 3.316% | $42.2252 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $45.86 | 5.315% | $48.2975 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #3 | $29.62 | 5.333% | $31.1996 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.88 | 9.166% | $162.5263 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #5 | $79.68 | 3.530% | $82.4927 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $65.52 | 8.519% | $71.1016 | $71.10 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #7 | $71.84 | 12.453% | $80.7862 | $80.79 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $482.27 | $518.6291 | $518.64 | $518.70 | $518.60 |