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 | $25.64 | 11.456% | $28.5773 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #2 | $74.39 | 5.835% | $78.7307 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #3 | $161.39 | 9.414% | $176.5833 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
Purchase #4 | $89.62 | 3.165% | $92.4565 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #5 | $74.43 | 5.163% | $78.2728 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #6 | $213.49 | 12.785% | $240.7847 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #7 | $99.73 | 12.213% | $111.91 | $111.91 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $738.69 | $807.3153 | $807.31 | $807.35 | $807.40 |