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 | $77.75 | 10.858% | $86.1921 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #2 | $95.85 | 11.478% | $106.8517 | $106.85 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
Purchase #3 | $59.66 | 11.769% | $66.6814 | $66.68 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
Purchase #4 | $15.69 | 5.472% | $16.5486 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.70 | 5.422% | $166.2505 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
Purchase #6 | $236.31 | 6.634% | $251.9868 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
Purchase #7 | $92.34 | 12.578% | $103.9545 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $735.30 | $798.4656 | $798.46 | $798.50 | $798.60 |