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 | $50.80 | 6.362% | $54.0319 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
Purchase #2 | $201.77 | 6.184% | $214.2475 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $80.29 | 7.583% | $86.3784 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #4 | $91.46 | 8.782% | $99.492 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #5 | $30.48 | 5.187% | $32.061 | $32.06 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
Purchase #6 | $156.43 | 3.842% | $162.44 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
Purchase #7 | $72.95 | 9.539% | $79.9087 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.18 | $728.5595 | $728.56 | $728.60 | $728.50 |