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 | $178.79 | 3.349% | $184.7777 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #2 | $250.92 | 8.116% | $271.2847 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
Purchase #3 | $47.40 | 8.310% | $51.3389 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
Purchase #4 | $10.79 | 3.421% | $11.1591 | $11.16 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
Purchase #5 | $172.34 | 13.742% | $196.023 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.71 | 9.573% | $247.3172 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #7 | $246.62 | 6.848% | $263.5085 | $263.51 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,132.57 | $1,225.4091 | $1,225.41 | $1,225.40 | $1,225.40 |