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 | $82.50 | 4.844% | $86.4963 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.75 | 10.619% | $185.5634 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
Purchase #3 | $171.60 | 3.863% | $178.2289 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
Purchase #4 | $220.40 | 13.681% | $250.5529 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #5 | $105.54 | 11.175% | $117.3341 | $117.33 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
Purchase #6 | $184.40 | 8.487% | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
Purchase #7 | $82.35 | 6.228% | $87.4788 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.54 | $1,105.7044 | $1,105.70 | $1,105.75 | $1,105.80 |