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 | $73.58 | 6.665% | $78.4841 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $108.63 | 6.745% | $115.9571 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
Purchase #3 | $115.45 | 12.531% | $129.917 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
Purchase #4 | $127.46 | 3.710% | $132.1888 | $132.19 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
Purchase #5 | $144.36 | 12.387% | $162.2419 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
Purchase #6 | $50.25 | 10.590% | $55.5715 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
Purchase #7 | $232.28 | 5.742% | $245.6175 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $852.01 | $919.9779 | $919.98 | $919.95 | $920.00 |