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 | $80.91 | 5.405% | $85.2832 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #2 | $197.52 | 10.644% | $218.544 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
Purchase #3 | $195.53 | 4.617% | $204.5576 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
Purchase #4 | $172.91 | 5.231% | $181.9549 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
Purchase #5 | $243.48 | 9.143% | $265.7414 | $265.74 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
Purchase #6 | $232.58 | 10.618% | $257.2753 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #7 | $181.50 | 7.364% | $194.8657 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,304.43 | $1,408.2221 | $1,408.22 | $1,408.25 | $1,408.30 |