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 | $21.98 | 9.392% | $24.0444 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
Purchase #2 | $94.85 | 6.813% | $101.3121 | $101.31 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
Purchase #3 | $56.41 | 12.198% | $63.2909 | $63.29 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
Purchase #4 | $216.50 | 8.408% | $234.7033 | $234.70 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
Purchase #5 | $163.54 | 13.599% | $185.7798 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #6 | $133.48 | 8.648% | $145.0234 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #7 | $26.91 | 11.838% | $30.0956 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.67 | $784.2495 | $784.24 | $784.25 | $784.20 |