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 | $186.67 | 5.133% | $196.2518 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #2 | $31.63 | 13.461% | $35.8877 | $35.89 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #3 | $205.65 | 6.245% | $218.4928 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #4 | $65.73 | 9.530% | $71.9941 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
Purchase #5 | $132.55 | 9.689% | $145.3928 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #6 | $34.41 | 7.345% | $36.9374 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
Purchase #7 | $245.90 | 5.504% | $259.4343 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.54 | $964.3909 | $964.38 | $964.45 | $964.40 |