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 | $66.32 | 7.313% | $71.17 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #2 | $11.38 | 12.145% | $12.7621 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
Purchase #3 | $5.80 | 11.655% | $6.476 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #4 | $157.58 | 9.619% | $172.7376 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #5 | $128.88 | 8.448% | $139.7678 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
Purchase #6 | $39.98 | 13.477% | $45.3681 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
Purchase #7 | $240.96 | 12.527% | $271.1451 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.90 | $719.4267 | $719.44 | $719.40 | $719.50 |