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 | $70.96 | 10.585% | $78.4711 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.82 | 11.618% | $133.7407 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
Purchase #3 | $42.75 | 6.670% | $45.6014 | $45.60 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #4 | $133.27 | 4.722% | $139.563 | $139.56 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.68 | 8.418% | $260.9404 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
Purchase #6 | $44.65 | 3.577% | $46.2471 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
Purchase #7 | $79.66 | 3.478% | $82.4306 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $731.79 | $786.9943 | $786.99 | $787.00 | $786.90 |