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 | $65.91 | 9.652% | $72.2716 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
Purchase #2 | $13.46 | 6.772% | $14.3715 | $14.37 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
Purchase #3 | $13.38 | 4.150% | $13.9353 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
Purchase #4 | $179.73 | 8.427% | $194.8758 | $194.88 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
Purchase #5 | $104.55 | 10.717% | $115.7546 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
Purchase #6 | $114.39 | 6.278% | $121.5714 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
Purchase #7 | $201.90 | 11.814% | $225.7525 | $225.75 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $693.32 | $758.5327 | $758.53 | $758.50 | $758.70 |