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 | $156.60 | 10.213% | $172.5936 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #2 | $147.71 | 6.442% | $157.2255 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #3 | $142.56 | 5.665% | $150.636 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
Purchase #4 | $211.58 | 9.635% | $231.9657 | $231.97 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
Purchase #5 | $208.66 | 10.293% | $230.1374 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
Purchase #6 | $171.43 | 5.696% | $181.1947 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #7 | $9.32 | 8.463% | $10.1088 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.86 | $1,133.8617 | $1,133.87 | $1,133.90 | $1,133.80 |