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 | $175.48 | 5.501% | $185.1332 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #2 | $80.45 | 3.567% | $83.3197 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #3 | $235.33 | 8.425% | $255.1566 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #4 | $52.44 | 13.380% | $59.4565 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #5 | $101.26 | 5.583% | $106.9133 | $106.91 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
Purchase #6 | $236.52 | 10.249% | $260.7609 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
Purchase #7 | $238.41 | 3.426% | $246.5779 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.89 | $1,197.3181 | $1,197.32 | $1,197.30 | $1,197.40 |