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 | $137.53 | 3.626% | $142.5168 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.72 | 3.416% | $151.732 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
Purchase #3 | $151.81 | 7.148% | $162.6614 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
Purchase #4 | $242.54 | 3.420% | $250.8349 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #5 | $148.45 | 3.374% | $153.4587 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #6 | $216.59 | 12.149% | $242.9035 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
Purchase #7 | $75.96 | 5.663% | $80.2616 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.60 | $1,184.3689 | $1,184.36 | $1,184.35 | $1,184.40 |