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 | $69.34 | 7.447% | $74.5037 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.52 | 3.236% | $118.2259 | $118.23 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
Purchase #3 | $122.41 | 10.738% | $135.5544 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
Purchase #4 | $104.84 | 10.722% | $116.0809 | $116.08 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
Purchase #5 | $80.86 | 9.438% | $88.4916 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #6 | $158.74 | 9.195% | $173.3361 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
Purchase #7 | $185.40 | 4.384% | $193.5279 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $836.11 | $899.7205 | $899.72 | $899.80 | $899.70 |