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 | $82.55 | 3.405% | $85.3608 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $83.74 | 11.334% | $93.2311 | $93.23 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
Purchase #3 | $250.93 | 6.402% | $266.9945 | $266.99 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
Purchase #4 | $193.70 | 10.408% | $213.8603 | $213.86 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
Purchase #5 | $101.69 | 7.149% | $108.9598 | $108.96 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
Purchase #6 | $241.74 | 3.341% | $249.8165 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
Purchase #7 | $147.50 | 6.313% | $156.8117 | $156.81 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.85 | $1,175.0347 | $1,175.03 | $1,175.00 | $1,175.10 |