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 | $198.81 | 8.375% | $215.4603 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $34.88 | 4.205% | $36.3467 | $36.35 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
Purchase #3 | $22.27 | 10.371% | $24.5796 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Purchase #4 | $36.60 | 13.184% | $41.4253 | $41.43 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
Purchase #5 | $196.42 | 11.757% | $219.5131 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.53 | 12.568% | $280.8909 | $280.89 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
Purchase #7 | $154.78 | 9.541% | $169.5476 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.29 | $987.7635 | $987.77 | $987.80 | $987.70 |