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 | $38.95 | 8.219% | $42.1513 | $42.15 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #2 | $72.67 | 10.840% | $80.5474 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
Purchase #3 | $152.92 | 12.788% | $172.4754 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #4 | $106.42 | 9.446% | $116.4724 | $116.47 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
Purchase #5 | $174.50 | 8.118% | $188.6659 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
Purchase #6 | $128.55 | 12.539% | $144.6689 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
Purchase #7 | $65.28 | 5.828% | $69.0845 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $739.29 | $814.0658 | $814.07 | $814.05 | $814.20 |