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 | $24.60 | 12.382% | $27.646 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
Purchase #2 | $11.69 | 10.775% | $12.9496 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
Purchase #3 | $35.60 | 12.768% | $40.1454 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #4 | $142.57 | 5.618% | $150.5796 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #5 | $179.49 | 8.428% | $194.6174 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #6 | $228.28 | 12.825% | $257.5569 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
Purchase #7 | $191.67 | 12.182% | $215.0192 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.90 | $898.5141 | $898.53 | $898.50 | $898.40 |