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 | $148.48 | 13.465% | $168.4728 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 7.697% | $39.3094 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #3 | $190.36 | 10.239% | $209.851 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
Purchase #4 | $134.64 | 13.699% | $153.0843 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
Purchase #5 | $224.25 | 10.341% | $247.4397 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
Purchase #6 | $70.40 | 11.464% | $78.4707 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
Purchase #7 | $145.60 | 13.103% | $164.678 | $164.68 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.23 | $1,061.3059 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.40 |