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 | $33.56 | 7.746% | $36.1596 | $36.16 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $231.87 | 12.117% | $259.9657 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
Purchase #3 | $195.85 | 10.259% | $215.9423 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
Purchase #4 | $128.79 | 11.843% | $144.0426 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
Purchase #5 | $76.85 | 12.857% | $86.7306 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
Purchase #6 | $41.31 | 7.690% | $44.4867 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #7 | $160.69 | 9.869% | $176.5485 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $868.92 | $963.8760 | $963.88 | $963.90 | $963.80 |