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 | $14.25 | 3.582% | $14.7604 | $14.76 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
Purchase #2 | $159.96 | 4.175% | $166.6383 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
Purchase #3 | $26.80 | 11.149% | $29.7879 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #4 | $114.72 | 9.280% | $125.366 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.65 | 6.418% | $231.6188 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #6 | $48.77 | 3.238% | $50.3492 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
Purchase #7 | $210.25 | 12.720% | $236.9938 | $236.99 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.40 | $855.5144 | $855.52 | $855.50 | $855.50 |