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 | $40.97 | 10.575% | $45.3026 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 9.601% | $261.6724 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
Purchase #3 | $48.71 | 11.405% | $54.2654 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
Purchase #4 | $153.30 | 9.706% | $168.1793 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #5 | $48.50 | 3.588% | $50.2402 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #6 | $76.51 | 6.289% | $81.3217 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #7 | $37.48 | 8.718% | $40.7475 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $644.22 | $701.7291 | $701.73 | $701.70 | $701.70 |