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 | $11.91 | 8.730% | $12.9497 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
Purchase #2 | $96.71 | 8.256% | $104.6944 | $104.69 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
Purchase #3 | $101.91 | 6.500% | $108.5342 | $108.53 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
Purchase #4 | $81.55 | 5.473% | $86.0132 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Purchase #5 | $186.81 | 8.300% | $202.3152 | $202.32 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #6 | $128.72 | 5.255% | $135.4842 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #7 | $155.30 | 13.350% | $176.0326 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $762.91 | $826.0235 | $826.01 | $826.05 | $825.90 |