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 | $75.35 | 5.238% | $79.2968 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
Purchase #2 | $101.76 | 9.526% | $111.4537 | $111.45 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $143.86 | 5.681% | $152.0327 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
Purchase #4 | $31.78 | 13.828% | $36.1745 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
Purchase #5 | $171.66 | 11.207% | $190.8979 | $190.90 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
Purchase #6 | $151.45 | 10.290% | $167.0342 | $167.03 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
Purchase #7 | $234.56 | 11.553% | $261.6587 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.42 | $998.5485 | $998.54 | $998.55 | $998.60 |