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 | $73.96 | 6.342% | $78.6505 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #2 | $86.74 | 12.732% | $97.7837 | $97.78 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
Purchase #3 | $48.73 | 12.606% | $54.8729 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
Purchase #4 | $135.67 | 5.183% | $142.7018 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
Purchase #5 | $178.98 | 12.744% | $201.7892 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
Purchase #6 | $193.54 | 6.253% | $205.6421 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.39 | 5.531% | $255.7966 | $255.80 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.01 | $1,037.2368 | $1,037.23 | $1,037.25 | $1,037.30 |