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 | $75.44 | 3.306% | $77.934 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
Purchase #2 | $18.99 | 10.158% | $20.919 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #3 | $74.36 | 6.513% | $79.2031 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
Purchase #4 | $224.31 | 13.441% | $254.4595 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #5 | $168.39 | 8.477% | $182.6644 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
Purchase #6 | $166.93 | 7.537% | $179.5115 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
Purchase #7 | $157.33 | 13.519% | $178.5994 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.75 | $973.2909 | $973.28 | $973.25 | $973.30 |