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 | $53.65 | 7.833% | $57.8524 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
Purchase #2 | $166.62 | 4.540% | $174.1845 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
Purchase #3 | $41.90 | 10.470% | $46.2869 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #4 | $129.82 | 4.353% | $135.4711 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
Purchase #5 | $210.87 | 9.203% | $230.2764 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #6 | $130.30 | 10.656% | $144.1848 | $144.18 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.28 | 10.600% | $273.4917 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.44 | $1,061.7478 | $1,061.74 | $1,061.80 | $1,061.90 |