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 | $27.88 | 13.696% | $31.6984 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #2 | $35.47 | 9.224% | $38.7418 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
Purchase #3 | $23.37 | 4.453% | $24.4107 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
Purchase #4 | $138.52 | 8.858% | $150.7901 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #5 | $74.80 | 3.566% | $77.4674 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
Purchase #6 | $123.61 | 6.473% | $131.6113 | $131.61 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #7 | $173.37 | 3.356% | $179.1883 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $597.02 | $633.9080 | $633.91 | $633.90 | $633.90 |