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 | $24.95 | 10.509% | $27.572 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
Purchase #2 | $66.70 | 5.294% | $70.2311 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
Purchase #3 | $83.53 | 6.174% | $88.6871 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
Purchase #4 | $164.81 | 12.785% | $185.881 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #5 | $47.82 | 10.374% | $52.7808 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Purchase #6 | $226.37 | 12.208% | $254.0052 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
Purchase #7 | $137.88 | 7.371% | $148.0431 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $752.06 | $827.2003 | $827.20 | $827.25 | $827.20 |