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 | $63.30 | 12.127% | $70.9764 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
Purchase #2 | $146.91 | 7.615% | $158.0972 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
Purchase #3 | $156.82 | 5.105% | $164.8257 | $164.83 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
Purchase #4 | $221.70 | 13.195% | $250.9533 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #5 | $80.27 | 7.417% | $86.2236 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
Purchase #6 | $199.83 | 7.199% | $214.2158 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
Purchase #7 | $190.65 | 11.582% | $212.7311 | $212.73 | $212.75 | $212.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.48 | $1,158.0231 | $1,158.03 | $1,158.05 | $1,158.00 |