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 | $71.77 | 7.247% | $76.9712 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
Purchase #2 | $164.67 | 9.647% | $180.5557 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #3 | $247.51 | 9.119% | $270.0804 | $270.08 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
Purchase #4 | $197.40 | 7.342% | $211.8931 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
Purchase #5 | $165.89 | 7.483% | $178.3035 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
Purchase #6 | $161.97 | 4.355% | $169.0238 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #7 | $211.34 | 3.327% | $218.3713 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,220.55 | $1,305.1990 | $1,305.19 | $1,305.15 | $1,305.30 |