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 | $80.78 | 3.379% | $83.5096 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.64 | 8.756% | $72.475 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.94 | 8.495% | $178.9517 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
Purchase #4 | $157.29 | 9.134% | $171.6569 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
Purchase #5 | $15.48 | 13.478% | $17.5664 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
Purchase #6 | $5.86 | 12.146% | $6.5718 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
Purchase #7 | $244.95 | 10.436% | $270.513 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $735.94 | $801.2444 | $801.25 | $801.20 | $801.40 |