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 | $153.92 | 12.248% | $172.7721 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #2 | $8.40 | 10.476% | $9.28 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
Purchase #3 | $21.70 | 13.794% | $24.6933 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
Purchase #4 | $101.28 | 9.543% | $110.9452 | $110.95 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
Purchase #5 | $249.62 | 11.236% | $277.6673 | $277.67 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
Purchase #6 | $82.60 | 10.736% | $91.4679 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
Purchase #7 | $42.97 | 3.390% | $44.4267 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $660.49 | $731.2525 | $731.26 | $731.25 | $731.30 |