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 | $40.26 | 5.497% | $42.4731 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #2 | $116.97 | 9.678% | $128.2904 | $128.29 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #3 | $99.93 | 10.126% | $110.0489 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
Purchase #4 | $40.67 | 6.835% | $43.4498 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $164.73 | 4.424% | $172.0177 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #6 | $72.56 | 13.117% | $82.0777 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #7 | $18.84 | 8.170% | $20.3792 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $553.96 | $598.7368 | $598.74 | $598.75 | $598.70 |