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 | $116.90 | 11.575% | $130.4312 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #2 | $91.60 | 10.696% | $101.3975 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
Purchase #3 | $29.91 | 5.113% | $31.4393 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
Purchase #4 | $73.71 | 12.359% | $82.8198 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
Purchase #5 | $13.91 | 11.418% | $15.4982 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #6 | $237.55 | 12.836% | $268.0419 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
Purchase #7 | $10.41 | 9.679% | $11.4176 | $11.42 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $573.99 | $641.0455 | $641.05 | $641.05 | $640.90 |