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 | $28.33 | 7.405% | $30.4278 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
Purchase #2 | $20.65 | 3.251% | $21.3213 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
Purchase #3 | $158.51 | 3.831% | $164.5825 | $164.58 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 4.416% | $125.7482 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
Purchase #5 | $176.81 | 13.344% | $200.4035 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $125.77 | 8.551% | $136.5246 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #7 | $183.37 | 9.439% | $200.6783 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $813.87 | $879.6862 | $879.68 | $879.70 | $879.60 |