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 | $7.55 | 11.685% | $8.4322 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
Purchase #2 | $165.57 | 12.865% | $186.8706 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
Purchase #3 | $164.67 | 6.749% | $175.7836 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
Purchase #4 | $87.93 | 9.383% | $96.1805 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
Purchase #5 | $235.43 | 5.492% | $248.3598 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #6 | $42.98 | 6.195% | $45.6426 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
Purchase #7 | $105.95 | 9.656% | $116.1805 | $116.18 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.08 | $877.4498 | $877.44 | $877.50 | $877.50 |