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 | $51.89 | 8.606% | $56.3557 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
Purchase #2 | $80.94 | 9.622% | $88.728 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
Purchase #3 | $182.25 | 12.786% | $205.5525 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
Purchase #4 | $220.90 | 7.276% | $236.9727 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
Purchase #5 | $26.72 | 7.303% | $28.6714 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
Purchase #6 | $8.31 | 3.184% | $8.5746 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
Purchase #7 | $90.62 | 5.497% | $95.6014 | $95.60 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $661.63 | $720.4563 | $720.45 | $720.40 | $720.60 |