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 | $26.76 | 3.796% | $27.7758 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $23.41 | 11.296% | $26.0544 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
Purchase #3 | $51.27 | 10.815% | $56.8149 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
Purchase #4 | $185.53 | 12.390% | $208.5172 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #5 | $82.63 | 13.809% | $94.0404 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
Purchase #6 | $193.63 | 7.699% | $208.5376 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
Purchase #7 | $24.95 | 7.790% | $26.8936 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $588.18 | $648.6339 | $648.63 | $648.65 | $648.60 |