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 | $72.27 | 4.549% | $75.5576 | $75.56 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
Purchase #2 | $148.71 | 5.628% | $157.0794 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
Purchase #3 | $172.66 | 4.815% | $180.9736 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #4 | $137.62 | 12.311% | $154.5624 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
Purchase #5 | $131.64 | 6.781% | $140.5665 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
Purchase #6 | $147.38 | 8.475% | $159.8705 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #7 | $151.52 | 6.422% | $161.2506 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.80 | $1,029.8606 | $1,029.86 | $1,029.80 | $1,030.10 |