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 | $68.45 | 12.824% | $77.228 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
Purchase #2 | $40.30 | 13.318% | $45.6672 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
Purchase #3 | $235.48 | 10.506% | $260.2195 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #4 | $78.88 | 11.327% | $87.8147 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
Purchase #5 | $93.80 | 8.710% | $101.97 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
Purchase #6 | $135.66 | 3.499% | $140.4067 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #7 | $145.37 | 9.495% | $159.1729 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.94 | $872.4790 | $872.48 | $872.40 | $872.50 |