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 | $72.32 | 11.273% | $80.4726 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 10.228% | $39.1309 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.36 | 13.230% | $17.3921 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #4 | $144.45 | 11.179% | $160.5981 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #5 | $13.66 | 11.296% | $15.203 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.83 | 4.874% | $76.3797 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #7 | $196.90 | 13.787% | $224.0466 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $551.02 | $613.2230 | $613.22 | $613.25 | $613.20 |