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 | $140.89 | 8.705% | $153.1545 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
Purchase #2 | $100.44 | 5.189% | $105.6518 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
Purchase #3 | $81.28 | 13.330% | $92.1146 | $92.11 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
Purchase #4 | $249.91 | 3.582% | $258.8618 | $258.86 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
Purchase #5 | $218.77 | 4.748% | $229.1572 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
Purchase #6 | $74.83 | 8.765% | $81.3888 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #7 | $112.81 | 13.268% | $127.7776 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.93 | $1,048.1063 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.30 |