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 | $87.55 | 3.500% | $90.6143 | $90.61 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #2 | $35.96 | 12.653% | $40.51 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #3 | $45.73 | 5.222% | $48.118 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #4 | $53.78 | 7.843% | $57.998 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
Purchase #5 | $76.51 | 9.873% | $84.0638 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
Purchase #6 | $206.49 | 7.849% | $222.6974 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #7 | $209.80 | 13.582% | $238.295 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $715.82 | $782.2965 | $782.30 | $782.25 | $782.30 |