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 | $82.47 | 4.265% | $85.9873 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
Purchase #2 | $176.31 | 12.193% | $197.8075 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #3 | $119.94 | 13.710% | $136.3838 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #4 | $239.46 | 3.776% | $248.502 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #5 | $248.60 | 13.137% | $281.2586 | $281.26 | $281.25 | $281.30 |
Purchase #6 | $126.66 | 13.488% | $143.7439 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
Purchase #7 | $12.41 | 3.311% | $12.8209 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.85 | $1,106.5040 | $1,106.50 | $1,106.50 | $1,106.50 |