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 | $82.35 | 3.487% | $85.2215 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #2 | $205.70 | 8.524% | $223.2339 | $223.23 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
Purchase #3 | $137.82 | 6.204% | $146.3704 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
Purchase #4 | $38.77 | 13.539% | $44.0191 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 6.185% | $50.5016 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #6 | $156.31 | 9.186% | $170.6686 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
Purchase #7 | $103.58 | 12.470% | $116.4964 | $116.50 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.09 | $836.5115 | $836.51 | $836.45 | $836.50 |