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 | $33.83 | 5.744% | $35.7732 | $35.77 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
Purchase #2 | $235.98 | 11.114% | $262.2068 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #3 | $17.54 | 10.521% | $19.3854 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
Purchase #4 | $81.87 | 9.332% | $89.5101 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.40 | 11.375% | $175.3043 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #6 | $229.51 | 9.642% | $251.6394 | $251.64 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
Purchase #7 | $40.85 | 4.573% | $42.7181 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.98 | $876.5373 | $876.54 | $876.50 | $876.50 |