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 | $80.35 | 6.625% | $85.6732 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
Purchase #2 | $219.70 | 6.859% | $234.7692 | $234.77 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
Purchase #3 | $36.77 | 3.224% | $37.9555 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
Purchase #4 | $63.74 | 13.314% | $72.2263 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
Purchase #5 | $27.50 | 8.434% | $29.8194 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #6 | $165.70 | 5.756% | $175.2377 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
Purchase #7 | $156.90 | 4.105% | $163.3407 | $163.34 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $750.66 | $799.0220 | $799.03 | $799.00 | $799.00 |