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 | $50.89 | 13.346% | $57.6818 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
Purchase #2 | $120.97 | 3.372% | $125.0491 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
Purchase #3 | $205.81 | 13.372% | $233.3309 | $233.33 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
Purchase #4 | $123.45 | 9.234% | $134.8494 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
Purchase #5 | $35.41 | 5.811% | $37.4677 | $37.47 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.51 | 7.245% | $83.1256 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
Purchase #7 | $187.88 | 6.495% | $200.0828 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.92 | $871.5873 | $871.59 | $871.65 | $871.50 |