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 | $191.98 | 13.394% | $217.6938 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
Purchase #2 | $154.25 | 9.207% | $168.4518 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #3 | $68.27 | 5.856% | $72.2679 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $10.75 | 5.560% | $11.3477 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
Purchase #5 | $229.62 | 7.380% | $246.566 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
Purchase #6 | $23.84 | 12.181% | $26.744 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
Purchase #7 | $197.38 | 10.608% | $218.3181 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $876.09 | $961.3893 | $961.39 | $961.35 | $961.40 |