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 | $18.87 | 13.682% | $21.4518 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.39 | 6.267% | $83.3027 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #3 | $41.73 | 6.765% | $44.553 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
Purchase #4 | $40.58 | 9.702% | $44.5171 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #5 | $228.66 | 5.809% | $241.9429 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
Purchase #6 | $208.75 | 10.764% | $231.2199 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #7 | $113.51 | 12.168% | $127.3219 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $730.49 | $794.3093 | $794.30 | $794.25 | $794.30 |