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 | $73.38 | 5.612% | $77.4981 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.93 | 13.190% | $79.1538 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
Purchase #3 | $103.56 | 8.253% | $112.1068 | $112.11 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
Purchase #4 | $205.89 | 4.579% | $215.3177 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 5.158% | $81.5711 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
Purchase #6 | $198.53 | 6.447% | $211.3292 | $211.33 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
Purchase #7 | $194.62 | 13.450% | $220.7964 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.48 | $997.7731 | $997.78 | $997.75 | $997.80 |