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 | $42.71 | 4.268% | $44.5329 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.94 | 6.845% | $117.4654 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
Purchase #3 | $58.83 | 6.775% | $62.8157 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #4 | $131.57 | 5.375% | $138.6419 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
Purchase #5 | $172.77 | 13.205% | $195.5843 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #6 | $215.25 | 7.609% | $231.6284 | $231.63 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
Purchase #7 | $74.47 | 7.833% | $80.3032 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $805.54 | $870.9718 | $870.97 | $871.00 | $870.90 |