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 | $136.54 | 3.295% | $141.039 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
Purchase #2 | $69.48 | 5.372% | $73.2125 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #3 | $218.94 | 3.855% | $227.3801 | $227.38 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
Purchase #4 | $33.32 | 3.320% | $34.4262 | $34.43 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
Purchase #5 | $41.87 | 13.619% | $47.5723 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
Purchase #6 | $18.65 | 4.602% | $19.5083 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #7 | $25.84 | 13.750% | $29.393 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.64 | $572.5314 | $572.53 | $572.55 | $572.50 |