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 | $145.77 | 7.341% | $156.471 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.96 | 12.172% | $15.6592 | $15.66 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
Purchase #3 | $5.47 | 5.649% | $5.779 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #4 | $193.61 | 3.483% | $200.3534 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #5 | $223.89 | 4.660% | $234.3233 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #6 | $40.79 | 8.661% | $44.3228 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
Purchase #7 | $49.48 | 8.273% | $53.5735 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $672.97 | $710.4822 | $710.47 | $710.40 | $710.60 |