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 | $81.53 | 5.775% | $86.2384 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
Purchase #2 | $118.95 | 10.542% | $131.4897 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.34 | 11.339% | $99.4703 | $99.47 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #4 | $237.45 | 11.290% | $264.2581 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
Purchase #5 | $160.90 | 12.765% | $181.4389 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
Purchase #6 | $65.81 | 10.445% | $72.6839 | $72.68 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #7 | $90.87 | 12.873% | $102.5677 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $844.85 | $938.1470 | $938.15 | $938.15 | $938.20 |