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 | $38.37 | 8.170% | $41.5048 | $41.50 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.28 | 7.200% | $111.7882 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
Purchase #3 | $172.67 | 6.146% | $183.2823 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
Purchase #4 | $159.71 | 8.497% | $173.2806 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #5 | $91.62 | 4.346% | $95.6018 | $95.60 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $147.49 | 12.759% | $166.3082 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #7 | $74.33 | 6.447% | $79.1221 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.47 | $850.8880 | $850.88 | $850.90 | $850.90 |