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 | $15.98 | 8.359% | $17.3158 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #2 | $71.25 | 10.819% | $78.9585 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
Purchase #3 | $176.40 | 11.244% | $196.2344 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $109.68 | 8.342% | $118.8295 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
Purchase #5 | $103.70 | 6.490% | $110.4301 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
Purchase #6 | $129.84 | 9.497% | $142.1709 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #7 | $132.47 | 9.805% | $145.4587 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.32 | $809.3979 | $809.40 | $809.40 | $809.40 |