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 | $180.56 | 10.522% | $199.5585 | $199.56 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
Purchase #2 | $148.52 | 6.461% | $158.1159 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
Purchase #3 | $128.43 | 6.130% | $136.3028 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.53 | 3.397% | $41.9068 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
Purchase #5 | $249.93 | 10.180% | $275.3729 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
Purchase #6 | $67.57 | 11.614% | $75.4176 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
Purchase #7 | $186.88 | 12.768% | $210.7408 | $210.74 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.42 | $1,097.4153 | $1,097.42 | $1,097.35 | $1,097.40 |