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 | $70.77 | 9.509% | $77.4995 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.85 | 8.735% | $75.9514 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
Purchase #3 | $40.38 | 7.418% | $43.3754 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #4 | $12.62 | 4.456% | $13.1823 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
Purchase #5 | $135.56 | 4.866% | $142.1563 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #6 | $5.78 | 6.868% | $6.177 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #7 | $70.85 | 8.535% | $76.897 | $76.90 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $405.81 | $435.2389 | $435.25 | $435.30 | $435.40 |