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 | $26.32 | 6.565% | $28.0479 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
Purchase #2 | $120.43 | 10.287% | $132.8186 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
Purchase #3 | $148.36 | 6.505% | $158.0108 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #4 | $248.47 | 6.623% | $264.9262 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
Purchase #5 | $154.46 | 12.831% | $174.2788 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #6 | $92.88 | 3.789% | $96.3992 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
Purchase #7 | $178.32 | 7.326% | $191.3837 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.24 | $1,045.8652 | $1,045.87 | $1,045.90 | $1,045.80 |