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 | $24.75 | 5.524% | $26.1172 | $26.12 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
Purchase #2 | $152.95 | 10.840% | $169.5298 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.57 | 5.348% | $173.3712 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #4 | $144.88 | 8.302% | $156.9079 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #5 | $159.69 | 5.641% | $168.6981 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
Purchase #6 | $222.68 | 13.604% | $252.9734 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
Purchase #7 | $60.56 | 9.245% | $66.1588 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.08 | $1,013.7564 | $1,013.76 | $1,013.70 | $1,013.80 |