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 | $36.39 | 6.191% | $38.6429 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
Purchase #2 | $11.77 | 8.413% | $12.7602 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
Purchase #3 | $51.73 | 12.827% | $58.3654 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #4 | $233.39 | 12.392% | $262.3117 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #5 | $96.75 | 3.178% | $99.8247 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #6 | $170.99 | 8.307% | $185.1941 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #7 | $99.96 | 13.345% | $113.2997 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $700.98 | $770.3987 | $770.39 | $770.35 | $770.40 |