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 | $5.28 | 13.597% | $5.9979 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #2 | $70.61 | 11.725% | $78.889 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #3 | $112.79 | 7.125% | $120.8263 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
Purchase #4 | $172.82 | 8.734% | $187.9141 | $187.91 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
Purchase #5 | $133.54 | 5.496% | $140.8794 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
Purchase #6 | $131.30 | 8.189% | $142.0522 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
Purchase #7 | $82.88 | 10.598% | $91.6636 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $709.22 | $768.2225 | $768.22 | $768.25 | $768.30 |