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 | $83.87 | 8.378% | $90.8966 | $90.90 | $90.90 | $90.90 |
Purchase #2 | $11.31 | 5.707% | $11.9555 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
Purchase #3 | $127.27 | 12.580% | $143.2806 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #4 | $139.55 | 5.713% | $147.5225 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
Purchase #5 | $32.62 | 3.260% | $33.6834 | $33.68 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
Purchase #6 | $40.37 | 3.128% | $41.6328 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.48 | 9.859% | $266.3861 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $677.47 | $735.3575 | $735.36 | $735.40 | $735.40 |