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 | $58.67 | 6.313% | $62.3738 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
Purchase #2 | $141.34 | 3.524% | $146.3208 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #3 | $34.95 | 12.157% | $39.1989 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
Purchase #4 | $26.69 | 3.360% | $27.5868 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #5 | $36.92 | 13.804% | $42.0164 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
Purchase #6 | $170.92 | 11.555% | $190.6698 | $190.67 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
Purchase #7 | $243.70 | 12.173% | $273.3656 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $713.19 | $781.5321 | $781.54 | $781.45 | $781.60 |