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 | $40.65 | 7.264% | $43.6028 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
Purchase #2 | $15.62 | 10.495% | $17.2593 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #3 | $19.84 | 7.576% | $21.3431 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
Purchase #4 | $158.55 | 6.178% | $168.3452 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #5 | $66.42 | 3.616% | $68.8217 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
Purchase #6 | $247.59 | 11.865% | $276.9666 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
Purchase #7 | $122.46 | 6.623% | $130.5705 | $130.57 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $671.13 | $726.9092 | $726.91 | $726.85 | $726.90 |