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 | $25.46 | 7.479% | $27.3642 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
Purchase #2 | $6.27 | 13.372% | $7.1084 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $231.37 | 3.142% | $238.6396 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.43 | 10.376% | $275.3109 | $275.31 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
Purchase #5 | $151.88 | 5.736% | $160.5918 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #6 | $89.62 | 11.478% | $99.9066 | $99.91 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #7 | $232.38 | 11.683% | $259.529 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.41 | $1,068.4505 | $1,068.45 | $1,068.45 | $1,068.40 |