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 | $76.85 | 5.376% | $80.9815 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #2 | $168.91 | 4.343% | $176.2458 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.61 | 3.601% | $162.2495 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
Purchase #4 | $150.88 | 5.327% | $158.9174 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
Purchase #5 | $44.45 | 11.386% | $49.5111 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #6 | $159.25 | 5.253% | $167.6154 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #7 | $94.39 | 5.748% | $99.8155 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $851.34 | $895.3362 | $895.35 | $895.30 | $895.20 |