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 | $72.40 | 3.636% | $75.0325 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
Purchase #2 | $223.65 | 11.366% | $249.0701 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
Purchase #3 | $52.60 | 5.279% | $55.3768 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #4 | $84.37 | 8.701% | $91.711 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
Purchase #5 | $248.34 | 9.137% | $271.0308 | $271.03 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
Purchase #6 | $208.32 | 8.377% | $225.771 | $225.77 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
Purchase #7 | $163.46 | 6.479% | $174.0506 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.14 | $1,142.0428 | $1,142.04 | $1,142.05 | $1,142.10 |