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 | $25.80 | 9.736% | $28.3119 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
Purchase #2 | $120.78 | 3.747% | $125.3056 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
Purchase #3 | $93.70 | 4.841% | $98.236 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #4 | $186.35 | 8.195% | $201.6214 | $201.62 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
Purchase #5 | $39.27 | 13.181% | $44.4462 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
Purchase #6 | $51.80 | 11.596% | $57.8067 | $57.81 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.40 | 10.662% | $274.8844 | $274.88 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.10 | $830.6122 | $830.62 | $830.60 | $830.50 |