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 | $11.64 | 7.144% | $12.4716 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #2 | $103.98 | 3.540% | $107.6609 | $107.66 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
Purchase #3 | $14.35 | 4.865% | $15.0481 | $15.05 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
Purchase #4 | $189.30 | 5.400% | $199.5222 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #5 | $35.78 | 7.590% | $38.4957 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #6 | $107.94 | 4.375% | $112.6624 | $112.66 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
Purchase #7 | $189.64 | 11.557% | $211.5567 | $211.56 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $652.63 | $697.4176 | $697.42 | $697.35 | $697.50 |