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 | $41.83 | 10.575% | $46.2535 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
Purchase #2 | $200.64 | 8.446% | $217.5861 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #3 | $66.63 | 9.416% | $72.9039 | $72.90 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #4 | $233.62 | 7.355% | $250.8028 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #5 | $118.62 | 5.812% | $125.5142 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #6 | $101.32 | 4.844% | $106.2279 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
Purchase #7 | $47.62 | 6.544% | $50.7363 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.28 | $870.0247 | $870.02 | $870.05 | $870.00 |