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 | $24.37 | 13.712% | $27.7116 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 10.818% | $86.7151 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #3 | $187.71 | 6.262% | $199.4644 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
Purchase #4 | $172.81 | 8.438% | $187.3917 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #5 | $198.89 | 12.380% | $223.5126 | $223.51 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
Purchase #6 | $241.76 | 7.536% | $259.979 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
Purchase #7 | $44.83 | 10.143% | $49.3771 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.62 | $1,034.1515 | $1,034.15 | $1,034.15 | $1,034.20 |