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 | $78.25 | 11.260% | $87.061 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
Purchase #2 | $124.63 | 13.715% | $141.723 | $141.72 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
Purchase #3 | $39.95 | 11.524% | $44.5538 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
Purchase #4 | $115.67 | 11.365% | $128.8159 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #5 | $229.41 | 3.847% | $238.2354 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
Purchase #6 | $184.90 | 6.512% | $196.9407 | $196.94 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.98 | 8.853% | $260.1369 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.79 | $1,097.4667 | $1,097.47 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.40 |