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 | $6.29 | 7.660% | $6.7718 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
Purchase #2 | $233.81 | 3.397% | $241.7525 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
Purchase #3 | $242.25 | 8.553% | $262.9696 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
Purchase #4 | $131.77 | 10.761% | $145.9498 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
Purchase #5 | $14.25 | 9.300% | $15.5753 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
Purchase #6 | $226.50 | 13.232% | $256.4705 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $97.59 | 4.161% | $101.6507 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.46 | $1,031.1402 | $1,031.14 | $1,031.10 | $1,031.30 |