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 | $73.61 | 6.595% | $78.4646 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.62 | 9.186% | $144.8025 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #3 | $116.36 | 13.823% | $132.4444 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
Purchase #4 | $6.82 | 7.118% | $7.3054 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
Purchase #5 | $74.53 | 3.107% | $76.8456 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
Purchase #6 | $177.81 | 10.629% | $196.7094 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #7 | $27.73 | 3.116% | $28.5941 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $609.48 | $665.1660 | $665.16 | $665.15 | $665.10 |