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 | $170.50 | 10.175% | $187.8484 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
Purchase #2 | $186.45 | 7.601% | $200.6221 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #3 | $224.50 | 11.183% | $249.6058 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #4 | $66.83 | 6.368% | $71.0857 | $71.09 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #5 | $97.56 | 7.471% | $104.8487 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $55.77 | 12.342% | $62.6531 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
Purchase #7 | $63.30 | 12.333% | $71.1068 | $71.11 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $864.91 | $947.7706 | $947.78 | $947.75 | $947.70 |