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 | $57.32 | 6.200% | $60.8738 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
Purchase #2 | $138.99 | 6.191% | $147.5949 | $147.59 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
Purchase #3 | $77.72 | 4.688% | $81.3635 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
Purchase #4 | $230.49 | 8.691% | $250.5219 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #5 | $197.77 | 5.778% | $209.1972 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
Purchase #6 | $226.95 | 5.558% | $239.5639 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
Purchase #7 | $55.44 | 11.213% | $61.6565 | $61.66 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.68 | $1,050.7717 | $1,050.76 | $1,050.70 | $1,050.90 |