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 | $103.44 | 4.802% | $108.4072 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
Purchase #2 | $97.50 | 5.413% | $102.7777 | $102.78 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
Purchase #3 | $46.77 | 10.830% | $51.8352 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
Purchase #4 | $72.48 | 6.123% | $76.918 | $76.92 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
Purchase #5 | $70.63 | 11.262% | $78.5844 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #6 | $242.47 | 7.783% | $261.3414 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
Purchase #7 | $15.69 | 8.842% | $17.0773 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $648.98 | $696.9412 | $696.95 | $697.00 | $696.90 |