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 | $38.83 | 13.655% | $44.1322 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
Purchase #2 | $128.70 | 6.861% | $137.5301 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
Purchase #3 | $204.74 | 12.351% | $230.0274 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
Purchase #4 | $220.80 | 8.804% | $240.2392 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
Purchase #5 | $183.97 | 6.681% | $196.261 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #6 | $46.41 | 13.238% | $52.5538 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
Purchase #7 | $148.77 | 12.510% | $167.3811 | $167.38 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.22 | $1,068.1248 | $1,068.12 | $1,068.20 | $1,068.10 |