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 | $71.67 | 7.612% | $77.1255 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
Purchase #2 | $132.94 | 7.149% | $142.4439 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
Purchase #3 | $100.99 | 9.424% | $110.5073 | $110.51 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #4 | $186.70 | 7.434% | $200.5793 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #5 | $145.60 | 6.171% | $154.585 | $154.59 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
Purchase #6 | $187.80 | 12.210% | $210.7304 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
Purchase #7 | $89.75 | 3.450% | $92.8464 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $915.45 | $988.8178 | $988.83 | $988.90 | $988.70 |