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 | $21.91 | 7.293% | $23.5079 | $23.51 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.35 | 9.232% | $98.6911 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #3 | $167.91 | 13.532% | $190.6316 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
Purchase #4 | $29.74 | 9.282% | $32.5005 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #5 | $209.90 | 7.600% | $225.8524 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
Purchase #6 | $249.55 | 11.467% | $278.1659 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
Purchase #7 | $19.26 | 7.833% | $20.7686 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.62 | $870.1180 | $870.12 | $870.10 | $870.20 |