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 | $80.61 | 8.516% | $87.4747 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.28 | 4.419% | $86.9601 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
Purchase #3 | $224.77 | 12.669% | $253.2461 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #4 | $57.69 | 8.508% | $62.5983 | $62.60 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #5 | $237.52 | 6.781% | $253.6262 | $253.63 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
Purchase #6 | $173.65 | 9.301% | $189.8012 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
Purchase #7 | $111.46 | 4.297% | $116.2494 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.98 | $1,049.9560 | $1,049.96 | $1,049.95 | $1,049.90 |