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 | $64.50 | 8.545% | $70.0115 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Purchase #2 | $78.79 | 7.281% | $84.5267 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #3 | $219.38 | 7.783% | $236.4543 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
Purchase #4 | $114.47 | 13.183% | $129.5606 | $129.56 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
Purchase #5 | $131.99 | 6.372% | $140.4004 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #6 | $226.39 | 7.565% | $243.5164 | $243.52 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #7 | $63.75 | 10.200% | $70.2525 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.27 | $974.7224 | $974.72 | $974.70 | $974.80 |