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 | $76.92 | 13.749% | $87.4957 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.43 | 3.555% | $148.5289 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $177.28 | 10.456% | $195.8164 | $195.82 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
Purchase #4 | $146.51 | 10.842% | $162.3946 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #5 | $222.46 | 6.210% | $236.2748 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
Purchase #6 | $133.93 | 11.841% | $149.7887 | $149.79 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
Purchase #7 | $151.52 | 8.385% | $164.225 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.05 | $1,144.5241 | $1,144.53 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.50 |