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 | $14.89 | 6.207% | $15.8142 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
Purchase #2 | $160.30 | 7.523% | $172.3594 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $218.60 | 7.420% | $234.8201 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
Purchase #4 | $153.93 | 5.832% | $162.9072 | $162.91 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #5 | $45.91 | 5.456% | $48.4148 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #6 | $98.91 | 4.830% | $103.6874 | $103.69 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #7 | $108.88 | 9.758% | $119.5045 | $119.50 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.42 | $857.5076 | $857.50 | $857.45 | $857.50 |