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 | $36.25 | 6.158% | $38.4823 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #2 | $105.42 | 9.434% | $115.3653 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
Purchase #3 | $70.31 | 4.384% | $73.3924 | $73.39 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
Purchase #4 | $133.91 | 5.865% | $141.7638 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
Purchase #5 | $152.91 | 10.654% | $169.201 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
Purchase #6 | $86.41 | 7.730% | $93.0895 | $93.09 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
Purchase #7 | $52.37 | 7.267% | $56.1757 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $637.58 | $687.4700 | $687.47 | $687.50 | $687.60 |