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 | $75.55 | 12.784% | $85.2083 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #2 | $22.99 | 7.637% | $24.7457 | $24.75 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
Purchase #3 | $235.79 | 12.234% | $264.6365 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
Purchase #4 | $37.86 | 4.597% | $39.6004 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #5 | $48.93 | 5.516% | $51.629 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
Purchase #6 | $140.57 | 13.414% | $159.4261 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #7 | $228.28 | 6.785% | $243.7688 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.97 | $869.0148 | $869.03 | $869.05 | $868.90 |