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 | $37.96 | 13.457% | $43.0683 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
Purchase #2 | $166.53 | 3.568% | $172.4718 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #3 | $31.84 | 10.722% | $35.2539 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
Purchase #4 | $69.44 | 6.125% | $73.6932 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
Purchase #5 | $192.25 | 12.282% | $215.8621 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
Purchase #6 | $132.92 | 7.116% | $142.3786 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #7 | $15.76 | 12.704% | $17.7622 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $646.70 | $700.4901 | $700.48 | $700.45 | $700.70 |