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 | $5.37 | 8.461% | $5.8244 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
Purchase #2 | $65.93 | 12.752% | $74.3374 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.99 | 5.481% | $260.5275 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $134.45 | 3.674% | $139.3897 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #5 | $210.94 | 6.432% | $224.5077 | $224.51 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
Purchase #6 | $65.32 | 3.175% | $67.3939 | $67.39 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
Purchase #7 | $104.50 | 11.525% | $116.5436 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.50 | $888.5242 | $888.52 | $888.55 | $888.40 |