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 | $42.43 | 7.280% | $45.5189 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.38 | 4.412% | $147.6177 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
Purchase #3 | $89.48 | 7.446% | $96.1427 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
Purchase #4 | $238.65 | 7.663% | $256.9377 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
Purchase #5 | $133.56 | 11.874% | $149.4189 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #6 | $86.40 | 8.266% | $93.5418 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
Purchase #7 | $72.82 | 8.711% | $79.1634 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $804.72 | $868.3411 | $868.34 | $868.30 | $868.20 |