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 | $71.52 | 4.150% | $74.4881 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.60 | 3.427% | $85.4307 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #3 | $248.56 | 7.161% | $266.3594 | $266.36 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
Purchase #4 | $244.66 | 12.703% | $275.7392 | $275.74 | $275.75 | $275.70 |
Purchase #5 | $122.88 | 13.391% | $139.3349 | $139.33 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
Purchase #6 | $60.83 | 7.800% | $65.5747 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
Purchase #7 | $134.83 | 5.736% | $142.5638 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.88 | $1,049.4908 | $1,049.48 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.50 |