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 | $138.78 | 8.499% | $150.5749 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #2 | $236.60 | 5.710% | $250.1099 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #3 | $70.55 | 10.563% | $78.0022 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #4 | $45.26 | 9.378% | $49.5045 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #5 | $36.49 | 9.275% | $39.8744 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
Purchase #6 | $131.87 | 8.221% | $142.711 | $142.71 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #7 | $29.75 | 6.401% | $31.6543 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $689.30 | $742.4312 | $742.41 | $742.35 | $742.50 |