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 | $72.36 | 11.710% | $80.8334 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #2 | $133.62 | 9.571% | $146.4088 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
Purchase #3 | $172.81 | 4.182% | $180.0369 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #4 | $49.36 | 6.151% | $52.3961 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #5 | $212.56 | 11.274% | $236.524 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #6 | $236.79 | 10.495% | $261.6411 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
Purchase #7 | $40.41 | 8.817% | $43.9729 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.91 | $1,001.8132 | $1,001.81 | $1,001.80 | $1,001.70 |