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 | $31.57 | 12.469% | $35.5065 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.77 | 10.675% | $96.0327 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
Purchase #3 | $67.98 | 7.458% | $73.0499 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
Purchase #4 | $98.28 | 6.208% | $104.3812 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
Purchase #5 | $112.77 | 4.813% | $118.1976 | $118.20 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
Purchase #6 | $176.36 | 8.629% | $191.5781 | $191.58 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
Purchase #7 | $145.56 | 13.520% | $165.2397 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $719.29 | $783.9857 | $783.99 | $784.05 | $783.90 |