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 | $151.46 | 13.872% | $172.4705 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $37.99 | 11.465% | $42.3456 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
Purchase #3 | $220.85 | 6.679% | $235.6006 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
Purchase #4 | $94.61 | 4.521% | $98.8873 | $98.89 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
Purchase #5 | $165.32 | 5.285% | $174.0572 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
Purchase #6 | $170.47 | 7.685% | $183.5706 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #7 | $111.81 | 4.616% | $116.9711 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.51 | $1,023.9029 | $1,023.91 | $1,023.85 | $1,024.00 |