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 | $198.77 | 6.398% | $211.4873 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.55 | 8.543% | $123.2506 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #3 | $127.31 | 10.625% | $140.8367 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
Purchase #4 | $16.63 | 9.375% | $18.1891 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
Purchase #5 | $182.70 | 7.729% | $196.8209 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $156.42 | 5.524% | $165.0606 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
Purchase #7 | $236.80 | 8.336% | $256.5396 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,032.18 | $1,112.1848 | $1,112.19 | $1,112.20 | $1,112.20 |