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 | $72.60 | 7.490% | $78.0377 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $45.71 | 6.664% | $48.7561 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
Purchase #3 | $75.28 | 13.640% | $85.5482 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
Purchase #4 | $99.29 | 13.285% | $112.4807 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Purchase #5 | $101.39 | 9.228% | $110.7463 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
Purchase #6 | $79.70 | 5.746% | $84.2796 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
Purchase #7 | $63.40 | 5.718% | $67.0252 | $67.03 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $537.37 | $586.8738 | $586.89 | $586.95 | $586.80 |