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 | $57.57 | 5.600% | $60.7939 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #2 | $142.49 | 6.260% | $151.4099 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
Purchase #3 | $154.67 | 10.795% | $171.3666 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
Purchase #4 | $92.70 | 12.679% | $104.4534 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #5 | $84.79 | 11.183% | $94.2721 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
Purchase #6 | $228.75 | 13.507% | $259.6473 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
Purchase #7 | $210.83 | 9.726% | $231.3353 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.80 | $1,073.2785 | $1,073.28 | $1,073.25 | $1,073.30 |