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 | $247.54 | 5.726% | $261.7141 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #2 | $120.40 | 10.859% | $133.4742 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #3 | $238.55 | 10.495% | $263.5858 | $263.59 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
Purchase #4 | $79.96 | 8.183% | $86.5031 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #5 | $53.49 | 9.595% | $58.6224 | $58.62 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
Purchase #6 | $144.49 | 8.303% | $156.487 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $66.90 | 12.857% | $75.5013 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.33 | $1,035.8879 | $1,035.88 | $1,035.85 | $1,035.90 |