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 | $70.67 | 10.599% | $78.1603 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
Purchase #2 | $227.37 | 7.289% | $243.943 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
Purchase #3 | $136.37 | 9.518% | $149.3497 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
Purchase #4 | $111.94 | 7.497% | $120.3321 | $120.33 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
Purchase #5 | $174.78 | 7.140% | $187.2593 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
Purchase #6 | $211.76 | 3.104% | $218.333 | $218.33 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $57.97 | 9.497% | $63.4754 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.86 | $1,060.8528 | $1,060.85 | $1,060.90 | $1,060.80 |