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 | $47.82 | 7.858% | $51.5777 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
Purchase #2 | $30.28 | 13.864% | $34.478 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #3 | $128.67 | 5.518% | $135.77 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
Purchase #4 | $145.61 | 8.317% | $157.7204 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
Purchase #5 | $56.40 | 7.123% | $60.4174 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
Purchase #6 | $28.82 | 7.252% | $30.91 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #7 | $144.99 | 10.529% | $160.256 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $582.59 | $631.1295 | $631.14 | $631.10 | $631.20 |