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 | $71.95 | 9.725% | $78.9471 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
Purchase #2 | $248.89 | 8.221% | $269.3512 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
Purchase #3 | $213.90 | 6.795% | $228.4345 | $228.43 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
Purchase #4 | $217.52 | 10.257% | $239.831 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
Purchase #5 | $184.40 | 3.870% | $191.5363 | $191.54 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
Purchase #6 | $153.95 | 3.861% | $159.894 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #7 | $108.79 | 13.477% | $123.4516 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,199.40 | $1,291.4457 | $1,291.44 | $1,291.50 | $1,291.40 |