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 | $55.58 | 9.442% | $60.8279 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
Purchase #2 | $173.60 | 5.326% | $182.8459 | $182.85 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
Purchase #3 | $207.36 | 10.166% | $228.4402 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
Purchase #4 | $75.38 | 6.821% | $80.5217 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #5 | $168.47 | 3.181% | $173.829 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
Purchase #6 | $72.35 | 9.833% | $79.4642 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 4.396% | $253.4735 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.54 | $1,059.4024 | $1,059.40 | $1,059.40 | $1,059.30 |