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 | $237.95 | 7.783% | $256.4696 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $13.38 | 6.509% | $14.2509 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
Purchase #3 | $105.37 | 13.401% | $119.4906 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
Purchase #4 | $7.34 | 5.114% | $7.7154 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
Purchase #5 | $96.93 | 13.270% | $109.7926 | $109.79 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
Purchase #6 | $16.69 | 9.530% | $18.2806 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #7 | $72.96 | 6.729% | $77.8695 | $77.87 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $550.62 | $603.8692 | $603.87 | $603.85 | $604.00 |