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 | $82.78 | 3.156% | $85.3925 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $244.50 | 7.842% | $263.6737 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
Purchase #3 | $97.65 | 4.324% | $101.8724 | $101.87 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
Purchase #4 | $90.46 | 10.781% | $100.2125 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #5 | $207.58 | 3.272% | $214.372 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
Purchase #6 | $178.94 | 5.818% | $189.3507 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
Purchase #7 | $166.79 | 11.323% | $185.6756 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.70 | $1,140.5494 | $1,140.54 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.70 |