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 | $26.40 | 5.496% | $27.8509 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
Purchase #2 | $186.42 | 10.252% | $205.5318 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
Purchase #3 | $247.33 | 7.464% | $265.7907 | $265.79 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
Purchase #4 | $164.41 | 6.280% | $174.7349 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
Purchase #5 | $163.63 | 7.433% | $175.7926 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
Purchase #6 | $119.36 | 13.807% | $135.84 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #7 | $59.63 | 4.540% | $62.3372 | $62.34 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.18 | $1,047.8781 | $1,047.87 | $1,047.95 | $1,047.80 |