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 | $16.58 | 7.646% | $17.8477 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
Purchase #2 | $105.91 | 8.167% | $114.5597 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
Purchase #3 | $63.27 | 7.647% | $68.1083 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
Purchase #4 | $55.42 | 7.507% | $59.5804 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #5 | $58.87 | 8.500% | $63.874 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
Purchase #6 | $140.25 | 3.507% | $145.1686 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.78 | 11.207% | $256.6435 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $671.08 | $725.7822 | $725.78 | $725.75 | $725.80 |