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 | $7.89 | 7.669% | $8.4951 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.71 | 9.750% | $144.5517 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $177.82 | 9.280% | $194.3217 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #4 | $157.75 | 9.808% | $173.2221 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
Purchase #5 | $209.67 | 3.433% | $216.868 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
Purchase #6 | $170.73 | 3.301% | $176.3658 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
Purchase #7 | $189.92 | 3.253% | $196.0981 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.49 | $1,109.9225 | $1,109.93 | $1,109.85 | $1,110.00 |