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 | $162.51 | 5.862% | $172.0363 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $64.77 | 8.289% | $70.1388 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
Purchase #3 | $219.39 | 12.750% | $247.3622 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
Purchase #4 | $148.69 | 12.480% | $167.2465 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
Purchase #5 | $69.84 | 12.177% | $78.3444 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #6 | $176.97 | 8.432% | $191.8921 | $191.89 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
Purchase #7 | $167.72 | 3.150% | $173.0032 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.89 | $1,100.0235 | $1,100.02 | $1,100.05 | $1,099.90 |