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 | $34.95 | 5.492% | $36.8695 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $108.61 | 9.473% | $118.8986 | $118.90 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
Purchase #3 | $187.44 | 4.871% | $196.5702 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $32.52 | 8.465% | $35.2728 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #5 | $125.27 | 7.221% | $134.3157 | $134.32 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
Purchase #6 | $152.74 | 12.548% | $171.9058 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #7 | $71.49 | 5.614% | $75.5034 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.02 | $769.3360 | $769.34 | $769.25 | $769.40 |