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 | $152.88 | 3.468% | $158.1819 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #2 | $8.54 | 12.731% | $9.6272 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
Purchase #3 | $231.73 | 9.777% | $254.3862 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
Purchase #4 | $101.41 | 9.703% | $111.2498 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
Purchase #5 | $83.33 | 7.473% | $89.5573 | $89.56 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #6 | $222.87 | 7.140% | $238.7829 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #7 | $147.91 | 7.296% | $158.7015 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.67 | $1,020.4868 | $1,020.49 | $1,020.55 | $1,020.50 |