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 | $68.95 | 12.478% | $77.5536 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
Purchase #2 | $129.92 | 12.190% | $145.7572 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
Purchase #3 | $184.57 | 6.515% | $196.5947 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $153.31 | 9.389% | $167.7043 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #5 | $202.92 | 10.654% | $224.5391 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
Purchase #6 | $63.71 | 4.613% | $66.6489 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
Purchase #7 | $153.63 | 12.430% | $172.7262 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.01 | $1,051.5240 | $1,051.52 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.50 |