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 | $38.88 | 4.373% | $40.5802 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $32.75 | 13.664% | $37.225 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
Purchase #3 | $14.98 | 12.672% | $16.8783 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
Purchase #4 | $233.64 | 5.657% | $246.857 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
Purchase #5 | $179.48 | 6.349% | $190.8752 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
Purchase #6 | $94.79 | 13.400% | $107.4919 | $107.49 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
Purchase #7 | $67.65 | 7.112% | $72.4613 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $662.17 | $712.3689 | $712.38 | $712.45 | $712.50 |