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 | $79.50 | 10.575% | $87.9071 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
Purchase #2 | $220.66 | 4.301% | $230.1506 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
Purchase #3 | $242.82 | 5.451% | $256.0561 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #4 | $92.51 | 13.138% | $104.664 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
Purchase #5 | $85.50 | 4.125% | $89.0269 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
Purchase #6 | $204.83 | 3.609% | $212.2223 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #7 | $120.57 | 10.634% | $133.3914 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.39 | $1,113.4184 | $1,113.42 | $1,113.40 | $1,113.50 |