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 | $25.60 | 3.660% | $26.537 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.65 | 11.462% | $216.9608 | $216.96 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
Purchase #3 | $69.86 | 8.838% | $76.0342 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
Purchase #4 | $56.90 | 11.496% | $63.4412 | $63.44 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
Purchase #5 | $199.51 | 13.744% | $226.9307 | $226.93 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
Purchase #6 | $118.54 | 4.218% | $123.54 | $123.54 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
Purchase #7 | $133.50 | 12.422% | $150.0834 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $798.56 | $883.5273 | $883.52 | $883.60 | $883.40 |