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 | $78.29 | 8.733% | $85.1271 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
Purchase #2 | $156.79 | 5.377% | $165.2206 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #3 | $193.59 | 11.539% | $215.9284 | $215.93 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
Purchase #4 | $223.38 | 11.345% | $248.7225 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #5 | $146.74 | 12.151% | $164.5704 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
Purchase #6 | $149.25 | 12.467% | $167.857 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
Purchase #7 | $153.63 | 5.729% | $162.4315 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.67 | $1,209.8575 | $1,209.86 | $1,209.85 | $1,209.80 |