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 | $58.90 | 9.509% | $64.5008 | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #2 | $219.51 | 13.601% | $249.3656 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.92 | 6.655% | $261.2194 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #4 | $72.68 | 8.229% | $78.6608 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
Purchase #5 | $153.61 | 7.557% | $165.2183 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #6 | $117.71 | 12.805% | $132.7828 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
Purchase #7 | $106.93 | 3.529% | $110.7036 | $110.70 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.26 | $1,062.4513 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.50 |