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 | $209.88 | 5.523% | $221.4717 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.84 | 6.720% | $178.0516 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
Purchase #3 | $196.77 | 6.111% | $208.7946 | $208.79 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #4 | $137.51 | 13.838% | $156.5386 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
Purchase #5 | $60.41 | 12.470% | $67.9431 | $67.94 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
Purchase #6 | $112.26 | 12.671% | $126.4845 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.44 | 3.269% | $226.6135 | $226.61 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,103.11 | $1,185.8976 | $1,185.88 | $1,185.90 | $1,185.90 |