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 | $83.88 | 4.307% | $87.4927 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $232.29 | 13.669% | $264.0417 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
Purchase #3 | $243.93 | 12.385% | $274.1407 | $274.14 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
Purchase #4 | $86.61 | 5.250% | $91.157 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
Purchase #5 | $112.85 | 13.565% | $128.1581 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
Purchase #6 | $95.51 | 9.690% | $104.7649 | $104.76 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #7 | $31.72 | 3.289% | $32.7633 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.79 | $982.5184 | $982.51 | $982.50 | $982.60 |