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 | $65.85 | 3.768% | $68.3312 | $68.33 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
Purchase #2 | $72.84 | 9.180% | $79.5267 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
Purchase #3 | $223.66 | 10.328% | $246.7596 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
Purchase #4 | $133.89 | 7.654% | $144.1379 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #5 | $120.67 | 7.197% | $129.3546 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
Purchase #6 | $157.32 | 8.403% | $170.5396 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #7 | $26.55 | 13.104% | $30.0291 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.78 | $868.6787 | $868.68 | $868.75 | $868.60 |