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 | $39.91 | 13.836% | $45.4319 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
Purchase #2 | $103.35 | 5.264% | $108.7903 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
Purchase #3 | $213.78 | 12.343% | $240.1669 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $33.52 | 11.112% | $37.2447 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
Purchase #5 | $40.98 | 13.585% | $46.5471 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
Purchase #6 | $227.40 | 11.379% | $253.2758 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
Purchase #7 | $144.61 | 3.863% | $150.1963 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.55 | $881.6530 | $881.66 | $881.70 | $881.60 |