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 | $75.89 | 5.458% | $80.0321 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $240.89 | 8.356% | $261.0188 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #3 | $100.80 | 9.505% | $110.381 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
Purchase #4 | $26.59 | 5.847% | $28.1447 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
Purchase #5 | $66.29 | 11.400% | $73.8471 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
Purchase #6 | $150.77 | 5.626% | $159.2523 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
Purchase #7 | $148.83 | 7.358% | $159.7809 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $810.06 | $872.4569 | $872.45 | $872.50 | $872.40 |