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 | $198.74 | 5.575% | $209.8198 | $209.82 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
Purchase #2 | $129.73 | 11.644% | $144.8358 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
Purchase #3 | $156.77 | 12.588% | $176.5042 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #4 | $72.46 | 5.498% | $76.4439 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
Purchase #5 | $126.56 | 12.303% | $142.1307 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
Purchase #6 | $233.59 | 3.549% | $241.8801 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
Purchase #7 | $48.97 | 6.613% | $52.2084 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.82 | $1,043.8229 | $1,043.82 | $1,043.85 | $1,043.70 |