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 | $78.30 | 3.232% | $80.8307 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #2 | $81.78 | 9.469% | $89.5237 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
Purchase #3 | $239.61 | 10.471% | $264.6996 | $264.70 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
Purchase #4 | $49.71 | 7.262% | $53.3199 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
Purchase #5 | $26.32 | 12.666% | $29.6537 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
Purchase #6 | $114.78 | 3.585% | $118.8949 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
Purchase #7 | $167.89 | 9.724% | $184.2156 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $758.39 | $821.1381 | $821.13 | $821.10 | $821.10 |