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 | $68.74 | 5.441% | $72.4801 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.32 | 10.178% | $142.4822 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $248.59 | 8.799% | $270.4634 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #4 | $139.88 | 3.513% | $144.794 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #5 | $54.65 | 13.544% | $62.0518 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
Purchase #6 | $110.52 | 6.750% | $117.9801 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
Purchase #7 | $45.53 | 11.603% | $50.8128 | $50.81 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.23 | $861.0644 | $861.05 | $861.10 | $861.20 |