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 | $34.93 | 3.570% | $36.177 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $5.88 | 7.113% | $6.2982 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
Purchase #3 | $24.87 | 13.430% | $28.21 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
Purchase #4 | $90.40 | 8.676% | $98.2431 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #5 | $33.79 | 12.570% | $38.0374 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
Purchase #6 | $205.69 | 13.210% | $232.8616 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
Purchase #7 | $67.50 | 13.514% | $76.622 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $463.06 | $516.4493 | $516.45 | $516.45 | $516.40 |