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 | $32.29 | 3.417% | $33.3933 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #2 | $216.88 | 5.354% | $228.4918 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #3 | $215.58 | 7.701% | $232.1818 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #4 | $56.48 | 7.325% | $60.6172 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
Purchase #5 | $235.78 | 4.115% | $245.4823 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #6 | $24.89 | 6.759% | $26.5723 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
Purchase #7 | $58.67 | 3.776% | $60.8854 | $60.89 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $840.57 | $887.6241 | $887.62 | $887.65 | $887.70 |