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 | $25.59 | 3.836% | $26.5716 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
Purchase #2 | $32.82 | 7.285% | $35.2109 | $35.21 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.68 | 10.243% | $249.8988 | $249.90 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.79 | 13.767% | $78.2603 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #5 | $188.87 | 10.490% | $208.6825 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
Purchase #6 | $44.65 | 12.115% | $50.0593 | $50.06 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
Purchase #7 | $193.48 | 6.575% | $206.2013 | $206.20 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.88 | $854.8847 | $854.88 | $854.85 | $855.00 |