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 | $85.79 | 5.512% | $90.5187 | $90.52 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $11.66 | 11.853% | $13.0421 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
Purchase #3 | $249.25 | 10.791% | $276.1466 | $276.15 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
Purchase #4 | $62.52 | 3.678% | $64.8195 | $64.82 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
Purchase #5 | $124.85 | 11.452% | $139.1478 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
Purchase #6 | $164.30 | 7.425% | $176.4993 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #7 | $109.78 | 3.573% | $113.7024 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.15 | $873.8764 | $873.88 | $873.85 | $873.70 |