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 | $5.60 | 5.336% | $5.8988 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $116.64 | 6.176% | $123.8437 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #3 | $205.71 | 6.293% | $218.6553 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
Purchase #4 | $199.34 | 11.738% | $222.7385 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #5 | $243.70 | 9.574% | $267.0318 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
Purchase #6 | $40.76 | 3.556% | $42.2094 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #7 | $167.56 | 10.747% | $185.5677 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.31 | $1,065.9452 | $1,065.95 | $1,065.95 | $1,065.90 |