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 | $83.68 | 5.223% | $88.0506 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
Purchase #2 | $106.77 | 11.730% | $119.2941 | $119.29 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
Purchase #3 | $211.32 | 3.411% | $218.5281 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
Purchase #4 | $129.78 | 10.668% | $143.6249 | $143.62 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #5 | $79.49 | 3.708% | $82.4375 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
Purchase #6 | $154.50 | 7.186% | $165.6024 | $165.60 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
Purchase #7 | $205.36 | 9.522% | $224.9144 | $224.91 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.90 | $1,042.4520 | $1,042.44 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.40 |