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 | $25.68 | 5.615% | $27.1219 | $27.12 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
Purchase #2 | $96.39 | 3.126% | $99.4032 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.68 | 4.288% | $255.1719 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #4 | $219.37 | 10.463% | $242.3227 | $242.32 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #5 | $117.80 | 8.280% | $127.5538 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
Purchase #6 | $6.57 | 10.801% | $7.2796 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #7 | $117.80 | 4.267% | $122.8265 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $828.29 | $881.6796 | $881.67 | $881.65 | $881.70 |