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 | $72.31 | 12.524% | $81.3661 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
Purchase #2 | $169.77 | 4.623% | $177.6185 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
Purchase #3 | $83.39 | 3.493% | $86.3028 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #4 | $166.26 | 5.819% | $175.9347 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
Purchase #5 | $125.44 | 5.223% | $131.9917 | $131.99 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
Purchase #6 | $238.86 | 12.129% | $267.8313 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
Purchase #7 | $200.87 | 9.439% | $219.8301 | $219.83 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.90 | $1,140.8752 | $1,140.87 | $1,140.90 | $1,140.80 |