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 | $82.30 | 6.372% | $87.5442 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.57 | 10.779% | $125.8117 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
Purchase #3 | $172.75 | 13.591% | $196.2285 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $233.68 | 12.313% | $262.453 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
Purchase #5 | $111.84 | 11.600% | $124.8134 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
Purchase #6 | $202.90 | 7.182% | $217.4723 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.93 | 13.492% | $188.3173 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.97 | $1,202.6404 | $1,202.63 | $1,202.60 | $1,202.60 |