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 | $74.77 | 6.700% | $79.7796 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
Purchase #2 | $234.73 | 6.178% | $249.2316 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
Purchase #3 | $186.25 | 12.222% | $209.0135 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
Purchase #4 | $53.85 | 10.577% | $59.5457 | $59.55 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
Purchase #5 | $114.75 | 10.615% | $126.9307 | $126.93 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
Purchase #6 | $92.90 | 10.362% | $102.5263 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
Purchase #7 | $173.88 | 6.738% | $185.596 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $931.13 | $1,012.6234 | $1,012.63 | $1,012.70 | $1,012.50 |