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 | $78.57 | 5.687% | $83.0383 | $83.04 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
Purchase #2 | $71.43 | 4.690% | $74.7801 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
Purchase #3 | $89.27 | 3.683% | $92.5578 | $92.56 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
Purchase #4 | $218.52 | 10.311% | $241.0516 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
Purchase #5 | $89.47 | 9.332% | $97.8193 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
Purchase #6 | $229.74 | 10.643% | $254.1912 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #7 | $41.65 | 8.335% | $45.1215 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $818.65 | $888.5598 | $888.56 | $888.55 | $888.60 |