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 | $26.30 | 5.520% | $27.7518 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
Purchase #2 | $47.37 | 13.661% | $53.8412 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
Purchase #3 | $139.76 | 4.298% | $145.7669 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
Purchase #4 | $154.48 | 3.830% | $160.3966 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #5 | $234.33 | 5.425% | $247.0424 | $247.04 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
Purchase #6 | $246.46 | 13.834% | $280.5553 | $280.56 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
Purchase #7 | $55.57 | 10.874% | $61.6127 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.27 | $976.9669 | $976.97 | $976.95 | $977.00 |