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 | $70.47 | 10.649% | $77.9744 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $185.83 | 13.726% | $211.337 | $211.34 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
Purchase #3 | $82.59 | 11.701% | $92.2539 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
Purchase #4 | $239.56 | 12.754% | $270.1135 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
Purchase #5 | $168.50 | 9.462% | $184.4435 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
Purchase #6 | $210.60 | 8.413% | $228.3178 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #7 | $217.82 | 12.230% | $244.4594 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.37 | $1,308.8995 | $1,308.89 | $1,308.85 | $1,308.90 |