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 | $50.51 | 12.406% | $56.7763 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #2 | $12.35 | 5.532% | $13.0332 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
Purchase #3 | $39.43 | 8.363% | $42.7275 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
Purchase #4 | $178.38 | 12.245% | $200.2226 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $206.50 | 3.642% | $214.0207 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
Purchase #6 | $20.72 | 5.655% | $21.8917 | $21.89 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
Purchase #7 | $170.67 | 6.769% | $182.2227 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $678.56 | $730.8947 | $730.89 | $730.90 | $730.80 |