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 | $51.56 | 7.343% | $55.3461 | $55.35 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
Purchase #2 | $201.77 | 3.663% | $209.1608 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
Purchase #3 | $75.37 | 5.784% | $79.7294 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
Purchase #4 | $21.94 | 4.434% | $22.9128 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
Purchase #5 | $230.62 | 6.420% | $245.4258 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
Purchase #6 | $214.99 | 5.508% | $226.8316 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
Purchase #7 | $36.86 | 6.602% | $39.2935 | $39.29 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.11 | $878.7000 | $878.70 | $878.75 | $878.60 |