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 | $71.46 | 5.493% | $75.3853 | $75.39 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
Purchase #2 | $176.49 | 11.487% | $196.7634 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #3 | $159.99 | 11.168% | $177.8577 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
Purchase #4 | $232.85 | 12.493% | $261.94 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
Purchase #5 | $123.86 | 5.662% | $130.873 | $130.87 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
Purchase #6 | $204.90 | 12.316% | $230.1355 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
Purchase #7 | $211.56 | 7.679% | $227.8057 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.11 | $1,300.7606 | $1,300.77 | $1,300.75 | $1,300.80 |