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 | $164.36 | 5.558% | $173.4951 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.43 | 13.344% | $159.169 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $79.72 | 3.588% | $82.5804 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #4 | $65.29 | 8.394% | $70.7704 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
Purchase #5 | $54.85 | 7.855% | $59.1585 | $59.16 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
Purchase #6 | $237.84 | 7.592% | $255.8968 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
Purchase #7 | $69.81 | 12.117% | $78.2689 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.30 | $879.3391 | $879.35 | $879.30 | $879.50 |