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 | $81.99 | 6.637% | $87.4317 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
Purchase #2 | $234.51 | 3.216% | $242.0518 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
Purchase #3 | $116.25 | 4.565% | $121.5568 | $121.56 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
Purchase #4 | $249.56 | 10.824% | $276.5724 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
Purchase #5 | $225.94 | 6.249% | $240.059 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #6 | $182.65 | 5.146% | $192.0492 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
Purchase #7 | $10.66 | 3.181% | $10.9991 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.56 | $1,170.7200 | $1,170.72 | $1,170.70 | $1,170.80 |