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 | $138.53 | 6.505% | $147.5414 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
Purchase #2 | $20.91 | 3.597% | $21.6621 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
Purchase #3 | $241.72 | 6.128% | $256.5326 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $139.55 | 3.626% | $144.6101 | $144.61 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #5 | $27.75 | 5.420% | $29.2541 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
Purchase #6 | $83.69 | 13.482% | $94.9731 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
Purchase #7 | $78.61 | 13.863% | $89.5077 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $730.76 | $784.0811 | $784.07 | $784.05 | $784.10 |