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 | $165.37 | 4.375% | $172.6049 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #2 | $104.44 | 8.470% | $113.2861 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
Purchase #3 | $79.85 | 13.702% | $90.791 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #4 | $52.25 | 6.130% | $55.4529 | $55.45 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.62 | 4.555% | $258.8991 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #6 | $238.28 | 5.429% | $251.2162 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #7 | $85.83 | 9.657% | $94.1186 | $94.12 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.64 | $1,036.3688 | $1,036.37 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.40 |