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 | $28.25 | 3.673% | $29.2876 | $29.29 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #2 | $19.88 | 4.373% | $20.7494 | $20.75 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
Purchase #3 | $33.56 | 5.852% | $35.5239 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #4 | $180.85 | 9.822% | $198.6131 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #5 | $9.75 | 11.125% | $10.8347 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #6 | $229.59 | 3.193% | $236.9208 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
Purchase #7 | $130.90 | 8.843% | $142.4755 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $632.78 | $674.4050 | $674.40 | $674.40 | $674.30 |