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 | $34.40 | 11.349% | $38.3041 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
Purchase #2 | $192.87 | 13.441% | $218.7937 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #3 | $132.72 | 13.622% | $150.7991 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #4 | $12.31 | 10.758% | $13.6343 | $13.63 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
Purchase #5 | $231.33 | 8.424% | $250.8172 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #6 | $26.25 | 13.159% | $29.7042 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
Purchase #7 | $155.62 | 12.723% | $175.4195 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.50 | $877.4721 | $877.46 | $877.45 | $877.40 |