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 | $71.48 | 8.391% | $77.4779 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.49 | 6.595% | $81.5345 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #3 | $186.59 | 5.666% | $197.1622 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
Purchase #4 | $248.38 | 3.516% | $257.113 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
Purchase #5 | $92.72 | 7.619% | $99.7843 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #6 | $212.90 | 7.565% | $229.0059 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
Purchase #7 | $176.89 | 13.253% | $200.3332 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.45 | $1,142.4110 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.40 |