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 | $27.41 | 3.488% | $28.3661 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $24.74 | 8.448% | $26.83 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
Purchase #3 | $156.82 | 5.328% | $165.1754 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #4 | $69.42 | 4.250% | $72.3704 | $72.37 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
Purchase #5 | $167.34 | 6.551% | $178.3024 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #6 | $206.55 | 11.224% | $229.7332 | $229.73 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
Purchase #7 | $184.87 | 7.715% | $199.1327 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $837.15 | $899.9102 | $899.91 | $899.95 | $899.90 |