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 | $36.35 | 10.498% | $40.166 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
Purchase #2 | $39.32 | 10.395% | $43.4073 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $168.92 | 12.640% | $190.2715 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #4 | $33.67 | 4.385% | $35.1464 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
Purchase #5 | $179.36 | 7.860% | $193.4577 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
Purchase #6 | $20.82 | 3.187% | $21.4835 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #7 | $76.63 | 5.160% | $80.5841 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $555.07 | $604.5165 | $604.52 | $604.50 | $604.60 |