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 | $75.34 | 4.582% | $78.7921 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #2 | $225.82 | 6.423% | $240.3244 | $240.32 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #3 | $86.64 | 4.733% | $90.7407 | $90.74 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
Purchase #4 | $220.79 | 6.161% | $234.3929 | $234.39 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #5 | $235.52 | 8.180% | $254.7855 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #6 | $208.33 | 3.678% | $215.9924 | $215.99 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
Purchase #7 | $171.58 | 5.213% | $180.5245 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,224.02 | $1,295.5525 | $1,295.54 | $1,295.55 | $1,295.50 |