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 | $51.26 | 5.722% | $54.1931 | $54.19 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #2 | $104.29 | 13.603% | $118.4766 | $118.48 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.35 | 6.339% | $92.8871 | $92.89 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.31 | 11.856% | $76.4088 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.81 | 13.593% | $272.4074 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
Purchase #6 | $248.56 | 13.775% | $282.7991 | $282.80 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
Purchase #7 | $139.31 | 5.801% | $147.3914 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.89 | $1,044.5635 | $1,044.57 | $1,044.60 | $1,044.60 |