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 | $76.39 | 5.489% | $80.583 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #2 | $53.56 | 10.457% | $59.1608 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
Purchase #3 | $83.52 | 9.138% | $91.1521 | $91.15 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
Purchase #4 | $168.33 | 6.336% | $178.9954 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Purchase #5 | $68.56 | 5.340% | $72.2211 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
Purchase #6 | $207.59 | 5.472% | $218.9493 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
Purchase #7 | $240.95 | 12.656% | $271.4446 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.90 | $972.5063 | $972.50 | $972.50 | $972.50 |