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 | $51.27 | 13.208% | $58.0417 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
Purchase #2 | $82.73 | 8.316% | $89.6098 | $89.61 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #3 | $185.48 | 10.834% | $205.5749 | $205.57 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
Purchase #4 | $28.76 | 7.694% | $30.9728 | $30.97 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
Purchase #5 | $246.81 | 12.818% | $278.4461 | $278.45 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
Purchase #6 | $203.43 | 3.373% | $210.2917 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #7 | $176.64 | 13.533% | $200.5447 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.12 | $1,073.4817 | $1,073.47 | $1,073.45 | $1,073.40 |