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 | $30.90 | 8.311% | $33.4681 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.70 | 12.792% | $198.1755 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
Purchase #3 | $8.62 | 12.676% | $9.7127 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
Purchase #4 | $80.81 | 8.361% | $87.5665 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
Purchase #5 | $67.68 | 3.753% | $70.22 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
Purchase #6 | $225.25 | 8.777% | $245.0202 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Purchase #7 | $36.70 | 3.721% | $38.0656 | $38.07 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $625.66 | $682.2286 | $682.24 | $682.15 | $682.30 |