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 | $68.81 | 5.612% | $72.6716 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
Purchase #2 | $147.53 | 13.424% | $167.3344 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
Purchase #3 | $233.28 | 7.664% | $251.1586 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
Purchase #4 | $162.83 | 11.717% | $181.9088 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.63 | 7.244% | $250.5542 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #6 | $124.88 | 7.618% | $134.3934 | $134.39 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #7 | $152.44 | 10.507% | $168.4569 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,123.40 | $1,226.4779 | $1,226.47 | $1,226.45 | $1,226.60 |