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 | $74.39 | 8.168% | $80.4662 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.72 | 9.713% | $107.2115 | $107.21 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
Purchase #3 | $151.53 | 12.401% | $170.3212 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #4 | $48.25 | 11.230% | $53.6685 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
Purchase #5 | $239.78 | 11.640% | $267.6904 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
Purchase #6 | $242.56 | 11.296% | $269.9596 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
Purchase #7 | $243.68 | 5.782% | $257.7696 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.91 | $1,207.0870 | $1,207.09 | $1,207.00 | $1,207.20 |