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 | $14.79 | 4.560% | $15.4644 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.44 | 5.615% | $177.8979 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
Purchase #3 | $203.44 | 12.761% | $229.401 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
Purchase #4 | $137.92 | 6.874% | $147.4006 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #5 | $202.87 | 12.340% | $227.9042 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.78 | 7.366% | $160.8128 | $160.81 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #7 | $202.91 | 7.569% | $218.2683 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.15 | $1,177.1492 | $1,177.14 | $1,177.10 | $1,177.20 |