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 | $33.46 | 8.419% | $36.277 | $36.28 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
Purchase #2 | $70.84 | 3.746% | $73.4937 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $127.32 | 4.106% | $132.5478 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.84 | 11.110% | $167.5983 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #5 | $75.37 | 4.601% | $78.8378 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
Purchase #6 | $144.25 | 7.228% | $154.6764 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #7 | $9.41 | 5.274% | $9.9063 | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.49 | $653.3373 | $653.35 | $653.40 | $653.30 |