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 | $89.68 | 7.574% | $96.4724 | $96.47 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.31 | 9.393% | $27.6874 | $27.69 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
Purchase #3 | $16.40 | 11.641% | $18.3091 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #4 | $34.31 | 6.253% | $36.4554 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
Purchase #5 | $145.62 | 10.385% | $160.7426 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
Purchase #6 | $214.85 | 9.534% | $235.3338 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
Purchase #7 | $51.79 | 13.440% | $58.7506 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $577.96 | $633.7513 | $633.75 | $633.75 | $633.80 |