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 | $78.70 | 8.603% | $85.4706 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $201.38 | 8.335% | $218.165 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
Purchase #3 | $72.92 | 4.744% | $76.3793 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #4 | $50.87 | 10.664% | $56.2948 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #5 | $90.28 | 5.739% | $95.4612 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.55 | 10.286% | $158.3156 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $52.52 | 12.356% | $59.0094 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $690.22 | $749.0959 | $749.10 | $749.05 | $749.20 |