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 | $80.83 | 10.387% | $89.2258 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
Purchase #2 | $145.85 | 9.775% | $160.1068 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
Purchase #3 | $122.88 | 7.661% | $132.2938 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
Purchase #4 | $240.54 | 7.619% | $258.8667 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.75 | 12.815% | $278.371 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.89 | 3.429% | $252.253 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
Purchase #7 | $33.42 | 6.787% | $35.6882 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,114.16 | $1,206.8053 | $1,206.81 | $1,206.80 | $1,206.90 |