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 | $13.47 | 9.736% | $14.7814 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
Purchase #2 | $75.55 | 9.211% | $82.5089 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #3 | $78.53 | 9.749% | $86.1859 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.96 | 12.789% | $270.6485 | $270.65 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
Purchase #5 | $202.25 | 12.443% | $227.416 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.77 | 3.325% | $207.4456 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
Purchase #7 | $29.40 | 4.192% | $30.6324 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.93 | $919.6187 | $919.63 | $919.65 | $919.50 |