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 | $35.66 | 3.396% | $36.871 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #2 | $12.79 | 6.802% | $13.66 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
Purchase #3 | $195.41 | 8.225% | $211.4825 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.46 | 9.178% | $84.5693 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
Purchase #5 | $145.83 | 8.218% | $157.8143 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #6 | $127.98 | 7.301% | $137.3238 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #7 | $53.33 | 4.217% | $55.5789 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $648.46 | $697.2998 | $697.29 | $697.25 | $697.40 |