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 | $8.51 | 11.787% | $9.5131 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.83 | 8.645% | $87.8178 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
Purchase #3 | $5.27 | 9.429% | $5.7669 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
Purchase #4 | $136.62 | 9.515% | $149.6194 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
Purchase #5 | $197.25 | 6.213% | $209.5051 | $209.51 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #6 | $189.33 | 7.620% | $203.7569 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
Purchase #7 | $212.59 | 10.284% | $234.4528 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $830.40 | $900.4320 | $900.44 | $900.35 | $900.50 |