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 | $43.74 | 5.679% | $46.224 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
Purchase #2 | $28.25 | 12.531% | $31.79 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #3 | $122.67 | 13.437% | $139.1532 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 6.481% | $7.9648 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
Purchase #5 | $230.57 | 7.662% | $248.2363 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #6 | $248.69 | 13.665% | $282.6735 | $282.67 | $282.65 | $282.70 |
Purchase #7 | $27.31 | 7.692% | $29.4107 | $29.41 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $708.71 | $785.4525 | $785.44 | $785.40 | $785.50 |