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 | $14.33 | 7.812% | $15.4495 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #2 | $134.45 | 3.559% | $139.2351 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #3 | $50.97 | 8.443% | $55.2734 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
Purchase #4 | $239.95 | 12.371% | $269.6342 | $269.63 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
Purchase #5 | $147.90 | 7.355% | $158.778 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #6 | $128.78 | 5.473% | $135.8281 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #7 | $208.99 | 10.407% | $230.7396 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.37 | $1,004.9379 | $1,004.94 | $1,005.00 | $1,004.80 |