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 | $145.40 | 3.549% | $150.5602 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #2 | $166.28 | 3.754% | $172.5222 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #3 | $169.77 | 12.406% | $190.8317 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
Purchase #4 | $161.84 | 11.565% | $180.5568 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #5 | $109.57 | 9.708% | $120.2071 | $120.21 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.57 | 3.667% | $230.7316 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
Purchase #7 | $204.59 | 9.757% | $224.5518 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.02 | $1,269.9614 | $1,269.96 | $1,269.95 | $1,270.00 |