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 | $163.89 | 7.265% | $175.7966 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
Purchase #2 | $85.54 | 13.267% | $96.8886 | $96.89 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
Purchase #3 | $141.50 | 6.560% | $150.7824 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #4 | $220.44 | 11.206% | $245.1425 | $245.14 | $245.15 | $245.10 |
Purchase #5 | $177.58 | 10.481% | $196.1922 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #6 | $155.26 | 8.234% | $168.0441 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
Purchase #7 | $74.89 | 12.495% | $84.2475 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.10 | $1,117.0939 | $1,117.09 | $1,117.15 | $1,117.00 |