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 | $62.79 | 3.125% | $64.7522 | $64.75 | $64.75 | $64.80 |
Purchase #2 | $32.71 | 8.719% | $35.562 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
Purchase #3 | $31.79 | 13.653% | $36.1303 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
Purchase #4 | $71.68 | 8.867% | $78.0359 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #5 | $10.60 | 6.242% | $11.2617 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
Purchase #6 | $206.91 | 5.316% | $217.9093 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
Purchase #7 | $86.34 | 11.370% | $96.1569 | $96.16 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $502.82 | $539.8083 | $539.81 | $539.80 | $539.90 |