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 | $50.37 | 10.785% | $55.8024 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
Purchase #2 | $96.82 | 7.129% | $103.7223 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #3 | $146.82 | 13.456% | $166.5761 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
Purchase #4 | $24.42 | 12.801% | $27.546 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
Purchase #5 | $169.98 | 5.324% | $179.0297 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
Purchase #6 | $165.76 | 3.867% | $172.1699 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #7 | $35.75 | 6.623% | $38.1177 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.92 | $742.9641 | $742.97 | $742.95 | $742.90 |