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 | $71.75 | 13.738% | $81.607 | $81.61 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
Purchase #2 | $6.64 | 7.350% | $7.128 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
Purchase #3 | $133.42 | 12.608% | $150.2416 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #4 | $35.41 | 12.209% | $39.7332 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #5 | $173.60 | 13.119% | $196.3746 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #6 | $127.74 | 10.153% | $140.7094 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #7 | $217.85 | 3.872% | $226.2852 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $766.41 | $842.0790 | $842.08 | $842.10 | $842.00 |