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 | $80.29 | 6.295% | $85.3443 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
Purchase #2 | $140.25 | 9.694% | $153.8458 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
Purchase #3 | $162.36 | 5.108% | $170.6533 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
Purchase #4 | $156.72 | 3.227% | $161.7774 | $161.78 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
Purchase #5 | $137.99 | 7.104% | $147.7928 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #6 | $178.72 | 11.644% | $199.5302 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
Purchase #7 | $32.98 | 4.770% | $34.5531 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.31 | $953.4969 | $953.49 | $953.55 | $953.50 |