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 | $37.89 | 6.555% | $40.3737 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #2 | $215.98 | 8.743% | $234.8631 | $234.86 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
Purchase #3 | $14.33 | 4.483% | $14.9724 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
Purchase #4 | $52.92 | 9.225% | $57.8019 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.80 | 6.523% | $120.1579 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
Purchase #6 | $159.68 | 9.271% | $174.4839 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #7 | $120.48 | 9.481% | $131.9027 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $714.08 | $774.5556 | $774.54 | $774.50 | $774.70 |