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 | $113.41 | 10.545% | $125.3691 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
Purchase #2 | $120.27 | 5.163% | $126.4795 | $126.48 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #3 | $77.49 | 5.681% | $81.8922 | $81.89 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #4 | $158.43 | 9.122% | $172.882 | $172.88 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #5 | $70.94 | 10.271% | $78.2262 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #6 | $162.76 | 9.354% | $177.9846 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Purchase #7 | $235.67 | 12.292% | $264.6386 | $264.64 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.97 | $1,027.4722 | $1,027.47 | $1,027.55 | $1,027.50 |