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 | $12.59 | 5.662% | $13.3028 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 12.203% | $89.5717 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #3 | $216.94 | 9.393% | $237.3172 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
Purchase #4 | $219.50 | 4.604% | $229.6058 | $229.61 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #5 | $5.31 | 9.850% | $5.833 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
Purchase #6 | $250.88 | 7.562% | $269.8515 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
Purchase #7 | $201.65 | 10.605% | $223.035 | $223.04 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.70 | $1,068.5170 | $1,068.52 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.50 |