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 | $51.89 | 12.712% | $58.4863 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.27 | 8.708% | $27.4705 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.31 | 12.393% | $258.8523 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
Purchase #4 | $200.28 | 4.276% | $208.844 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
Purchase #5 | $179.70 | 5.379% | $189.3661 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
Purchase #6 | $106.28 | 10.463% | $117.4001 | $117.40 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
Purchase #7 | $112.61 | 9.640% | $123.4656 | $123.47 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.34 | $983.8849 | $983.89 | $983.85 | $984.00 |