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 | $56.65 | 3.460% | $58.6101 | $58.61 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #2 | $166.83 | 9.422% | $182.5487 | $182.55 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
Purchase #3 | $196.81 | 9.359% | $215.2294 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
Purchase #4 | $86.98 | 4.587% | $90.9698 | $90.97 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
Purchase #5 | $37.43 | 7.203% | $40.1261 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 8.870% | $262.0283 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
Purchase #7 | $145.27 | 10.417% | $160.4028 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.65 | $1,009.9152 | $1,009.92 | $1,009.95 | $1,009.80 |