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 | $8.78 | 7.376% | $9.4276 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
Purchase #2 | $41.90 | 5.383% | $44.1555 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
Purchase #3 | $152.69 | 13.708% | $173.6207 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #4 | $119.42 | 3.287% | $123.3453 | $123.35 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
Purchase #5 | $93.89 | 11.274% | $104.4752 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #6 | $86.41 | 11.537% | $96.3791 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
Purchase #7 | $233.44 | 11.841% | $261.0816 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.53 | $812.4850 | $812.50 | $812.55 | $812.50 |