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 | $81.30 | 7.582% | $87.4642 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.54 | 8.333% | $91.5847 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #3 | $245.90 | 3.254% | $253.9016 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
Purchase #4 | $119.47 | 8.172% | $129.2331 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
Purchase #5 | $88.82 | 5.160% | $93.4031 | $93.40 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
Purchase #6 | $59.70 | 11.161% | $66.3631 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
Purchase #7 | $162.87 | 7.234% | $174.652 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $842.60 | $896.6018 | $896.58 | $896.60 | $896.70 |