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 | $28.94 | 3.700% | $30.0108 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $21.37 | 11.723% | $23.8752 | $23.88 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
Purchase #3 | $11.55 | 8.668% | $12.5512 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
Purchase #4 | $236.67 | 10.646% | $261.8659 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
Purchase #5 | $11.89 | 4.263% | $12.3969 | $12.40 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
Purchase #6 | $11.56 | 6.236% | $12.2809 | $12.28 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.63 | 9.581% | $268.068 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $566.61 | $621.0489 | $621.06 | $621.05 | $621.20 |