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 | $71.29 | 7.717% | $76.7914 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
Purchase #2 | $85.60 | 13.503% | $97.1586 | $97.16 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.39 | 6.747% | $254.4742 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #4 | $35.31 | 11.554% | $39.3897 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #5 | $240.66 | 10.215% | $265.2434 | $265.24 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.32 | 6.782% | $237.3977 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #7 | $86.92 | 4.295% | $90.6532 | $90.65 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.49 | $1,061.1082 | $1,061.10 | $1,061.10 | $1,061.20 |