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 | $29.99 | 3.660% | $31.0876 | $31.09 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
Purchase #2 | $172.45 | 5.524% | $181.9761 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #3 | $69.72 | 10.267% | $76.8782 | $76.88 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
Purchase #4 | $20.62 | 5.270% | $21.7067 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #5 | $130.60 | 3.802% | $135.5654 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
Purchase #6 | $65.97 | 4.207% | $68.7454 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
Purchase #7 | $187.44 | 13.757% | $213.2261 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $676.79 | $729.1855 | $729.21 | $729.25 | $729.20 |