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 | $52.54 | 4.125% | $54.7073 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #2 | $121.99 | 3.377% | $126.1096 | $126.11 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.43 | 3.815% | $16.0187 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #4 | $225.27 | 6.121% | $239.0588 | $239.06 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
Purchase #5 | $122.61 | 12.105% | $137.4519 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
Purchase #6 | $68.99 | 12.807% | $77.8255 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
Purchase #7 | $170.25 | 13.199% | $192.7213 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $777.08 | $843.8931 | $843.90 | $843.85 | $843.90 |