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 | $35.94 | 9.278% | $39.2745 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
Purchase #2 | $5.75 | 10.336% | $6.3443 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
Purchase #3 | $221.73 | 12.605% | $249.6791 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #4 | $85.93 | 7.658% | $92.5105 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #5 | $77.45 | 11.408% | $86.2855 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #6 | $176.67 | 13.517% | $200.5505 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #7 | $96.40 | 12.266% | $108.2244 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $699.87 | $782.8688 | $782.86 | $782.85 | $782.90 |