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 | $113.81 | 5.783% | $120.3916 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
Purchase #2 | $96.73 | 11.144% | $107.5096 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #3 | $57.90 | 12.695% | $65.2504 | $65.25 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
Purchase #4 | $214.77 | 8.127% | $232.2244 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #5 | $9.67 | 11.541% | $10.786 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
Purchase #6 | $90.95 | 7.337% | $97.623 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #7 | $225.62 | 12.836% | $254.5806 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $809.45 | $888.3656 | $888.36 | $888.35 | $888.40 |