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 | $42.67 | 5.445% | $44.9934 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Purchase #2 | $142.68 | 13.183% | $161.4895 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.62 | 7.740% | $250.6248 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.81 | 13.824% | $270.6849 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #5 | $142.38 | 9.867% | $156.4286 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
Purchase #6 | $179.91 | 7.241% | $192.9373 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
Purchase #7 | $176.58 | 6.534% | $188.1177 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.65 | $1,265.2762 | $1,265.27 | $1,265.30 | $1,265.20 |