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 | $34.57 | 9.275% | $37.7764 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #2 | $24.59 | 7.863% | $26.5235 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
Purchase #3 | $51.56 | 9.683% | $56.5526 | $56.55 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
Purchase #4 | $97.33 | 10.660% | $107.7054 | $107.71 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
Purchase #5 | $61.98 | 5.837% | $65.5978 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
Purchase #6 | $195.46 | 6.448% | $208.0633 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
Purchase #7 | $83.71 | 11.285% | $93.1567 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $549.20 | $595.3757 | $595.38 | $595.35 | $595.50 |