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 | $7.46 | 5.225% | $7.8498 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
Purchase #2 | $241.69 | 8.650% | $262.5962 | $262.60 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #3 | $79.73 | 11.675% | $89.0385 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
Purchase #4 | $241.50 | 8.356% | $261.6797 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #5 | $153.89 | 9.175% | $168.0094 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #6 | $171.96 | 3.491% | $177.9631 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
Purchase #7 | $48.46 | 5.269% | $51.0134 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.69 | $1,018.1501 | $1,018.15 | $1,018.15 | $1,018.10 |