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 | $76.92 | 13.750% | $87.4965 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.39 | 9.688% | $160.5723 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
Purchase #3 | $85.66 | 11.693% | $95.6762 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
Purchase #4 | $125.32 | 7.679% | $134.9433 | $134.94 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
Purchase #5 | $139.89 | 8.186% | $151.3414 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
Purchase #6 | $179.60 | 10.190% | $197.9012 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
Purchase #7 | $204.64 | 8.590% | $222.2186 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.42 | $1,050.1495 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.15 | $1,050.10 |