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 | $152.98 | 10.794% | $169.4927 | $169.49 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.49 | 10.331% | $86.5988 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 12.718% | $265.5974 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #4 | $129.54 | 6.136% | $137.4886 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #5 | $26.75 | 3.486% | $27.6825 | $27.68 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
Purchase #6 | $42.60 | 10.773% | $47.1893 | $47.19 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
Purchase #7 | $29.84 | 6.406% | $31.7516 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $695.83 | $765.8009 | $765.80 | $765.85 | $765.90 |