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 | $29.51 | 5.515% | $31.1375 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #2 | $111.65 | 3.393% | $115.4383 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
Purchase #3 | $40.61 | 6.719% | $43.3386 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $221.82 | 7.126% | $237.6269 | $237.63 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
Purchase #5 | $196.93 | 9.821% | $216.2705 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
Purchase #6 | $157.93 | 4.149% | $164.4825 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #7 | $140.37 | 11.311% | $156.2473 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.82 | $964.5416 | $964.55 | $964.60 | $964.40 |