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 | $21.26 | 5.677% | $22.4669 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.77 | 3.254% | $75.1379 | $75.14 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
Purchase #3 | $155.67 | 3.210% | $160.667 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
Purchase #4 | $29.76 | 6.270% | $31.626 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
Purchase #5 | $186.60 | 6.668% | $199.0425 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
Purchase #6 | $46.54 | 8.782% | $50.6271 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
Purchase #7 | $204.59 | 13.577% | $232.3672 | $232.37 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $717.19 | $771.9346 | $771.95 | $771.95 | $771.90 |