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 | $132.27 | 4.458% | $138.1666 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
Purchase #2 | $70.67 | 6.349% | $75.1568 | $75.16 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
Purchase #3 | $170.50 | 7.772% | $183.7513 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
Purchase #4 | $163.89 | 7.704% | $176.5161 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #5 | $38.67 | 3.791% | $40.136 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
Purchase #6 | $250.79 | 7.392% | $269.3284 | $269.33 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
Purchase #7 | $31.63 | 6.155% | $33.5768 | $33.58 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $858.42 | $916.6320 | $916.65 | $916.65 | $916.70 |