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 | $76.43 | 4.686% | $80.0115 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #2 | $221.65 | 3.573% | $229.5696 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
Purchase #3 | $210.41 | 11.624% | $234.8681 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
Purchase #4 | $10.94 | 5.787% | $11.5731 | $11.57 | $11.55 | $11.60 |
Purchase #5 | $171.91 | 7.140% | $184.1844 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #6 | $68.45 | 11.692% | $76.4532 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
Purchase #7 | $205.29 | 6.469% | $218.5702 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.08 | $1,035.2301 | $1,035.22 | $1,035.15 | $1,035.40 |