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 | $192.48 | 8.683% | $209.193 | $209.19 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
Purchase #2 | $57.79 | 4.656% | $60.4807 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.44 | 6.263% | $75.9143 | $75.91 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
Purchase #4 | $149.67 | 6.433% | $159.2983 | $159.30 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #5 | $27.88 | 7.110% | $29.8623 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
Purchase #6 | $221.43 | 6.821% | $236.5337 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
Purchase #7 | $5.30 | 7.624% | $5.7041 | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $725.99 | $776.9864 | $776.97 | $777.00 | $777.00 |