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 | $33.73 | 4.593% | $35.2792 | $35.28 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
Purchase #2 | $150.99 | 9.187% | $164.8615 | $164.86 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
Purchase #3 | $71.70 | 8.748% | $77.9723 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
Purchase #4 | $83.80 | 4.375% | $87.4663 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #5 | $83.52 | 12.598% | $94.0418 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
Purchase #6 | $245.93 | 5.695% | $259.9357 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.72 | 13.412% | $270.7371 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.39 | $990.2939 | $990.30 | $990.30 | $990.30 |