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 | $37.90 | 4.820% | $39.7268 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
Purchase #2 | $15.72 | 6.575% | $16.7536 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
Purchase #3 | $156.79 | 9.740% | $172.0613 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #4 | $140.42 | 9.428% | $153.6588 | $153.66 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
Purchase #5 | $78.68 | 9.231% | $85.943 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #6 | $24.94 | 6.569% | $26.5783 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #7 | $13.72 | 6.544% | $14.6178 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $468.17 | $509.3396 | $509.34 | $509.35 | $509.40 |