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 | $76.86 | 4.585% | $80.384 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $70.43 | 3.235% | $72.7084 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #3 | $45.84 | 9.678% | $50.2764 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #4 | $242.70 | 10.449% | $268.0597 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
Purchase #5 | $207.87 | 3.566% | $215.2826 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #6 | $68.47 | 4.564% | $71.595 | $71.60 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
Purchase #7 | $228.68 | 9.856% | $251.2187 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.85 | $1,009.5248 | $1,009.53 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.60 |