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 | $35.91 | 12.667% | $40.4587 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
Purchase #2 | $7.29 | 13.135% | $8.2475 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
Purchase #3 | $87.41 | 10.210% | $96.3346 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
Purchase #4 | $212.68 | 12.668% | $239.6223 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #5 | $77.77 | 6.646% | $82.9386 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
Purchase #6 | $114.28 | 11.682% | $127.6302 | $127.63 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
Purchase #7 | $240.36 | 6.649% | $256.3415 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $775.70 | $851.5734 | $851.57 | $851.60 | $851.40 |