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 | $186.51 | 5.348% | $196.4846 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.44 | 3.341% | $135.8314 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #3 | $29.55 | 6.446% | $31.4548 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
Purchase #4 | $206.59 | 5.278% | $217.4938 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.96 | 7.275% | $20.3393 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
Purchase #6 | $84.46 | 9.330% | $92.3401 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
Purchase #7 | $107.75 | 9.804% | $118.3138 | $118.31 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $765.26 | $812.2578 | $812.24 | $812.30 | $812.20 |