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 | $73.48 | 9.454% | $80.4268 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $104.52 | 4.395% | $109.1137 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
Purchase #3 | $53.26 | 9.411% | $58.2723 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
Purchase #4 | $39.45 | 13.626% | $44.8255 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
Purchase #5 | $28.47 | 11.484% | $31.7395 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
Purchase #6 | $145.56 | 3.701% | $150.9472 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
Purchase #7 | $142.60 | 12.248% | $160.0656 | $160.07 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $587.34 | $635.3906 | $635.40 | $635.40 | $635.30 |