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 | $71.38 | 9.560% | $78.2039 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $91.75 | 8.159% | $99.2359 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
Purchase #3 | $83.29 | 13.442% | $94.4858 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #4 | $227.88 | 12.450% | $256.2511 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
Purchase #5 | $139.83 | 6.749% | $149.2671 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #6 | $232.32 | 6.517% | $247.4603 | $247.46 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
Purchase #7 | $13.50 | 9.445% | $14.7751 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $859.95 | $939.6792 | $939.69 | $939.70 | $939.80 |