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 | $41.50 | 10.471% | $45.8455 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $84.80 | 3.824% | $88.0428 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
Purchase #3 | $240.55 | 6.719% | $256.7126 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #4 | $92.60 | 8.386% | $100.3654 | $100.37 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
Purchase #5 | $91.71 | 8.369% | $99.3852 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #6 | $221.81 | 7.628% | $238.7297 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #7 | $43.90 | 10.639% | $48.5705 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.87 | $877.6517 | $877.66 | $877.65 | $877.60 |