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 | $223.42 | 6.737% | $238.4718 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.37 | 8.301% | $96.7886 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #3 | $26.67 | 13.540% | $30.2811 | $30.28 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
Purchase #4 | $129.67 | 9.349% | $141.7928 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
Purchase #5 | $127.46 | 12.580% | $143.4945 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
Purchase #6 | $84.39 | 7.616% | $90.8171 | $90.82 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #7 | $27.52 | 3.870% | $28.585 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $708.50 | $770.2309 | $770.23 | $770.25 | $770.30 |