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 | $161.72 | 11.149% | $179.7502 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #2 | $25.73 | 10.785% | $28.505 | $28.51 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.90 | 7.315% | $42.8187 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #4 | $246.88 | 10.505% | $272.8147 | $272.81 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
Purchase #5 | $25.43 | 13.731% | $28.9218 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
Purchase #6 | $250.51 | 8.674% | $272.2392 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
Purchase #7 | $63.41 | 12.850% | $71.5582 | $71.56 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.58 | $896.6078 | $896.61 | $896.55 | $896.60 |