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 | $76.45 | 5.239% | $80.4552 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.27 | 4.183% | $97.1715 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
Purchase #3 | $228.65 | 10.721% | $253.1636 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
Purchase #4 | $215.37 | 7.355% | $231.2105 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #5 | $165.41 | 10.240% | $182.348 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
Purchase #6 | $127.90 | 12.283% | $143.61 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #7 | $140.90 | 5.456% | $148.5875 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.95 | $1,136.5463 | $1,136.55 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.60 |