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 | $133.61 | 5.535% | $141.0053 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
Purchase #2 | $87.70 | 13.665% | $99.6842 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
Purchase #3 | $132.35 | 4.680% | $138.544 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
Purchase #4 | $197.37 | 5.506% | $208.2372 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
Purchase #5 | $236.90 | 10.304% | $261.3102 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #6 | $74.77 | 8.692% | $81.269 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
Purchase #7 | $54.74 | 8.768% | $59.5396 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.44 | $989.5895 | $989.59 | $989.60 | $989.50 |