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 | $53.78 | 4.845% | $56.3856 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
Purchase #2 | $113.86 | 13.438% | $129.1605 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.75 | 9.501% | $202.3031 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #4 | $149.81 | 6.867% | $160.0975 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
Purchase #5 | $195.87 | 3.764% | $203.2425 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
Purchase #6 | $169.37 | 6.424% | $180.2503 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $150.73 | 6.241% | $160.1371 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.17 | $1,091.5766 | $1,091.58 | $1,091.60 | $1,091.60 |