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 | $41.51 | 8.477% | $45.0288 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
Purchase #2 | $188.62 | 11.783% | $210.8451 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
Purchase #3 | $132.36 | 5.748% | $139.9681 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #4 | $6.94 | 8.809% | $7.5513 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
Purchase #5 | $24.42 | 13.849% | $27.8019 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #6 | $236.42 | 4.172% | $246.2834 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
Purchase #7 | $183.40 | 7.336% | $196.8542 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.67 | $874.3328 | $874.33 | $874.35 | $874.40 |