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 | $33.90 | 9.683% | $37.1825 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #2 | $26.56 | 10.589% | $29.3724 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
Purchase #3 | $76.63 | 12.749% | $86.3996 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #4 | $84.75 | 7.511% | $91.1156 | $91.12 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
Purchase #5 | $206.40 | 13.755% | $234.7903 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
Purchase #6 | $160.64 | 5.872% | $170.0728 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $214.29 | 7.414% | $230.1775 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.17 | $879.1107 | $879.11 | $879.10 | $879.20 |