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 | $71.47 | 9.748% | $78.4369 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #2 | $168.27 | 10.480% | $185.9047 | $185.90 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #3 | $202.99 | 6.690% | $216.57 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
Purchase #4 | $166.45 | 5.204% | $175.1121 | $175.11 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
Purchase #5 | $201.50 | 10.459% | $222.5749 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
Purchase #6 | $245.40 | 13.688% | $278.9904 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
Purchase #7 | $132.36 | 13.457% | $150.1717 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,188.44 | $1,307.7607 | $1,307.75 | $1,307.70 | $1,307.80 |