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 | $131.45 | 6.159% | $139.546 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.37 | 4.446% | $133.0329 | $133.03 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
Purchase #3 | $187.25 | 9.455% | $204.9545 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #4 | $164.81 | 3.318% | $170.2784 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #5 | $226.70 | 6.689% | $241.864 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #6 | $90.92 | 8.213% | $98.3873 | $98.39 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #7 | $168.68 | 4.798% | $176.7733 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.18 | $1,164.8364 | $1,164.83 | $1,164.85 | $1,164.90 |