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 | $27.40 | 3.846% | $28.4538 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $21.81 | 6.743% | $23.2806 | $23.28 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
Purchase #3 | $85.39 | 5.537% | $90.118 | $90.12 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #4 | $47.54 | 8.726% | $51.6883 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #5 | $56.36 | 4.757% | $59.041 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
Purchase #6 | $237.48 | 3.651% | $246.1504 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
Purchase #7 | $95.83 | 13.546% | $108.8111 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $571.81 | $607.5432 | $607.54 | $607.55 | $607.60 |