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 | $176.31 | 5.568% | $186.1269 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
Purchase #2 | $43.67 | 4.111% | $45.4653 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.99 | 12.534% | $86.6399 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
Purchase #4 | $20.34 | 12.683% | $22.9197 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
Purchase #5 | $29.40 | 8.365% | $31.8593 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
Purchase #6 | $13.91 | 13.370% | $15.7698 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
Purchase #7 | $38.65 | 3.439% | $39.9792 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $399.27 | $428.7601 | $428.77 | $428.75 | $428.80 |