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 | $159.49 | 5.358% | $168.0355 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
Purchase #2 | $98.56 | 3.178% | $101.6922 | $101.69 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
Purchase #3 | $185.54 | 8.339% | $201.0122 | $201.01 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
Purchase #4 | $202.90 | 7.634% | $218.3894 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $88.29 | 4.700% | $92.4396 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
Purchase #6 | $162.65 | 6.862% | $173.811 | $173.81 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
Purchase #7 | $223.71 | 7.680% | $240.8909 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,121.14 | $1,196.2708 | $1,196.27 | $1,196.30 | $1,196.20 |