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 | $25.48 | 5.368% | $26.8478 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $146.87 | 13.567% | $166.7959 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
Purchase #3 | $237.75 | 8.222% | $257.2978 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #4 | $95.37 | 4.669% | $99.8228 | $99.82 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #5 | $216.92 | 6.405% | $230.8137 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
Purchase #6 | $105.38 | 10.543% | $116.4902 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
Purchase #7 | $166.72 | 8.706% | $181.2346 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.49 | $1,079.3028 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.20 |