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 | $28.68 | 13.221% | $32.4718 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.99 | 7.632% | $29.0499 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
Purchase #3 | $62.55 | 9.665% | $68.5955 | $68.60 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
Purchase #4 | $221.87 | 3.791% | $230.2811 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #5 | $219.74 | 4.541% | $229.7184 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #6 | $117.80 | 8.575% | $127.9014 | $127.90 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
Purchase #7 | $26.99 | 5.475% | $28.4677 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $704.62 | $746.4858 | $746.49 | $746.45 | $746.50 |