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 | $31.49 | 8.393% | $34.133 | $34.13 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 7.613% | $8.3938 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
Purchase #3 | $9.78 | 13.119% | $11.063 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
Purchase #4 | $75.25 | 4.131% | $78.3586 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #5 | $51.41 | 3.249% | $53.0803 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
Purchase #6 | $172.50 | 5.117% | $181.3268 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
Purchase #7 | $84.48 | 3.420% | $87.3692 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $432.71 | $453.7247 | $453.72 | $453.75 | $453.80 |