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 | $78.62 | 9.335% | $85.9592 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 10.849% | $182.79 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #3 | $147.74 | 13.275% | $167.3525 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
Purchase #4 | $229.62 | 9.472% | $251.3696 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
Purchase #5 | $16.89 | 3.718% | $17.518 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.29 | 12.792% | $280.0513 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.10 |
Purchase #7 | $19.57 | 3.626% | $20.2796 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $905.63 | $1,005.3202 | $1,005.32 | $1,005.30 | $1,005.50 |