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 | $5.26 | 8.424% | $5.7031 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
Purchase #2 | $169.44 | 9.694% | $185.8655 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #3 | $240.43 | 12.766% | $271.1233 | $271.12 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #4 | $145.69 | 11.482% | $162.4181 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.71 | 3.711% | $215.4181 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #6 | $106.32 | 8.791% | $115.6666 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
Purchase #7 | $40.59 | 4.806% | $42.5408 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.44 | $998.7355 | $998.74 | $998.65 | $998.70 |