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 | $75.39 | 5.492% | $79.5304 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.25 | 9.654% | $136.2451 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
Purchase #3 | $223.81 | 13.832% | $254.7674 | $254.77 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
Purchase #4 | $195.78 | 8.869% | $213.1437 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
Purchase #5 | $223.38 | 10.571% | $246.9935 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
Purchase #6 | $210.53 | 8.585% | $228.604 | $228.60 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
Purchase #7 | $230.60 | 11.546% | $257.2251 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,283.74 | $1,416.5092 | $1,416.51 | $1,416.55 | $1,416.40 |