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 | $119.64 | 6.175% | $127.0278 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
Purchase #2 | $143.90 | 13.126% | $162.7883 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #3 | $240.32 | 10.477% | $265.4983 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #4 | $222.70 | 5.637% | $235.2536 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
Purchase #5 | $50.43 | 7.115% | $54.0181 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
Purchase #6 | $165.96 | 5.714% | $175.443 | $175.44 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
Purchase #7 | $69.62 | 13.865% | $79.2728 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.57 | $1,099.3019 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.30 |