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 | $185.62 | 9.601% | $203.4414 | $203.44 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 9.371% | $82.4767 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.42 | 13.852% | $81.3131 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #4 | $207.58 | 9.149% | $226.5715 | $226.57 | $226.55 | $226.60 |
Purchase #5 | $159.88 | 12.319% | $179.5756 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #6 | $246.65 | 11.522% | $275.069 | $275.07 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
Purchase #7 | $113.73 | 12.637% | $128.1021 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.29 | $1,176.5494 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.55 | $1,176.60 |