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 | $71.84 | 8.765% | $78.1368 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
Purchase #2 | $100.40 | 10.635% | $111.0775 | $111.08 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
Purchase #3 | $86.81 | 11.184% | $96.5188 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
Purchase #4 | $166.71 | 10.329% | $183.9295 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
Purchase #5 | $190.73 | 10.523% | $210.8005 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
Purchase #6 | $199.64 | 7.615% | $214.8426 | $214.84 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
Purchase #7 | $142.36 | 6.241% | $151.2447 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.49 | $1,046.5504 | $1,046.55 | $1,046.60 | $1,046.40 |