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 | $58.99 | 3.313% | $60.9443 | $60.94 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
Purchase #2 | $167.48 | 13.119% | $189.4517 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #3 | $211.74 | 10.475% | $233.9198 | $233.92 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 4.857% | $189.2564 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
Purchase #5 | $35.49 | 4.203% | $36.9816 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #6 | $61.57 | 6.222% | $65.4009 | $65.40 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
Purchase #7 | $64.26 | 3.203% | $66.3182 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.02 | $842.2729 | $842.27 | $842.25 | $842.30 |