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 | $78.77 | 3.372% | $81.4261 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
Purchase #2 | $180.92 | 6.838% | $193.2913 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
Purchase #3 | $186.63 | 10.513% | $206.2504 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
Purchase #4 | $154.77 | 3.378% | $159.9981 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #5 | $244.27 | 4.227% | $254.5953 | $254.60 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #6 | $235.40 | 8.647% | $255.755 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
Purchase #7 | $144.33 | 12.447% | $162.2948 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,225.09 | $1,313.6110 | $1,313.62 | $1,313.65 | $1,313.70 |