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 | $25.56 | 9.126% | $27.8926 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
Purchase #2 | $65.42 | 10.281% | $72.1458 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
Purchase #3 | $41.67 | 12.441% | $46.8542 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $147.77 | 12.696% | $166.5309 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.27 | 13.595% | $54.8323 | $54.83 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
Purchase #6 | $19.26 | 12.725% | $21.7108 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
Purchase #7 | $222.53 | 12.447% | $250.2283 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $570.48 | $640.1949 | $640.19 | $640.25 | $640.10 |