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 | $197.87 | 9.358% | $216.3867 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #2 | $54.60 | 5.304% | $57.496 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #3 | $88.91 | 6.303% | $94.514 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #4 | $69.70 | 4.345% | $72.7285 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
Purchase #5 | $32.46 | 6.396% | $34.5361 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
Purchase #6 | $226.39 | 10.753% | $250.7337 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
Purchase #7 | $102.54 | 11.306% | $114.1332 | $114.13 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $772.47 | $840.5282 | $840.53 | $840.60 | $840.40 |