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 | $25.79 | 10.403% | $28.4729 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.69 | 3.176% | $83.2527 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
Purchase #3 | $25.89 | 11.781% | $28.9401 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
Purchase #4 | $138.49 | 3.295% | $143.0532 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
Purchase #5 | $79.73 | 3.789% | $82.751 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
Purchase #6 | $163.87 | 9.589% | $179.5835 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #7 | $91.48 | 12.520% | $102.9333 | $102.93 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $605.94 | $648.9867 | $648.97 | $649.00 | $649.10 |