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 | $27.52 | 3.104% | $28.3742 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $157.77 | 8.720% | $171.5275 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
Purchase #3 | $145.84 | 11.664% | $162.8508 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
Purchase #4 | $65.67 | 6.404% | $69.8755 | $69.88 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
Purchase #5 | $151.37 | 13.121% | $171.2313 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
Purchase #6 | $142.79 | 5.350% | $150.4293 | $150.43 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
Purchase #7 | $107.76 | 11.408% | $120.0533 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.72 | $874.3419 | $874.34 | $874.40 | $874.40 |