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 | $31.90 | 7.152% | $34.1815 | $34.18 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
Purchase #2 | $85.40 | 5.176% | $89.8203 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #3 | $64.74 | 9.499% | $70.8897 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
Purchase #4 | $82.80 | 4.400% | $86.4432 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
Purchase #5 | $140.78 | 12.397% | $158.2325 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #6 | $66.97 | 11.797% | $74.8705 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
Purchase #7 | $87.29 | 9.163% | $95.2884 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $559.88 | $609.7261 | $609.72 | $609.75 | $609.70 |