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 | $69.55 | 5.392% | $73.3001 | $73.30 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
Purchase #2 | $35.62 | 11.166% | $39.5973 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #3 | $103.69 | 10.585% | $114.6656 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
Purchase #4 | $165.68 | 5.427% | $174.6715 | $174.67 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
Purchase #5 | $250.75 | 6.339% | $266.645 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
Purchase #6 | $153.94 | 13.600% | $174.8758 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $219.67 | 12.326% | $246.7465 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.90 | $1,090.5018 | $1,090.52 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.50 |