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 | $176.60 | 6.166% | $187.4892 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #2 | $65.61 | 11.227% | $72.976 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
Purchase #3 | $200.49 | 7.620% | $215.7673 | $215.77 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
Purchase #4 | $84.79 | 12.176% | $95.114 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
Purchase #5 | $240.81 | 5.501% | $254.057 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
Purchase #6 | $34.60 | 12.800% | $39.0288 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
Purchase #7 | $176.67 | 11.141% | $196.3528 | $196.35 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.57 | $1,060.7851 | $1,060.79 | $1,060.80 | $1,060.90 |