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 | $35.67 | 4.482% | $37.2687 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
Purchase #2 | $113.97 | 9.750% | $125.0821 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
Purchase #3 | $155.64 | 6.605% | $165.92 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
Purchase #4 | $145.27 | 5.713% | $153.5693 | $153.57 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
Purchase #5 | $30.76 | 3.708% | $31.9006 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
Purchase #6 | $77.50 | 8.549% | $84.1255 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
Purchase #7 | $159.87 | 12.780% | $180.3014 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $718.68 | $778.1676 | $778.17 | $778.15 | $778.20 |