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 | $28.86 | 12.578% | $32.49 | $32.49 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.62 | 10.345% | $80.1325 | $80.13 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.36 | 3.571% | $15.9085 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
Purchase #4 | $171.95 | 6.325% | $182.8258 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
Purchase #5 | $61.37 | 7.118% | $65.7383 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
Purchase #6 | $228.68 | 13.857% | $260.3682 | $260.37 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
Purchase #7 | $237.90 | 13.652% | $270.3781 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.74 | $907.8414 | $907.85 | $907.90 | $907.80 |