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 | $29.86 | 6.260% | $31.7292 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
Purchase #2 | $9.44 | 5.850% | $9.9922 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
Purchase #3 | $15.41 | 6.261% | $16.3748 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
Purchase #4 | $105.62 | 12.347% | $118.6609 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
Purchase #5 | $25.83 | 8.342% | $27.9847 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Purchase #6 | $56.49 | 6.197% | $59.9907 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Purchase #7 | $12.75 | 10.753% | $14.121 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $255.40 | $278.8535 | $278.84 | $278.85 | $278.90 |