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 | $156.58 | 12.651% | $176.3889 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.36 | 9.798% | $274.8903 | $274.89 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
Purchase #3 | $247.40 | 9.277% | $270.3513 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
Purchase #4 | $89.98 | 6.640% | $95.9547 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
Purchase #5 | $30.88 | 9.360% | $33.7704 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
Purchase #6 | $213.57 | 5.722% | $225.7905 | $225.79 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #7 | $171.25 | 4.386% | $178.761 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.02 | $1,255.9071 | $1,255.90 | $1,255.90 | $1,256.10 |