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 | $52.73 | 4.500% | $55.1029 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #2 | $119.58 | 3.487% | $123.7498 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
Purchase #3 | $127.92 | 7.131% | $137.042 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
Purchase #4 | $193.58 | 13.614% | $219.934 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
Purchase #5 | $142.76 | 12.872% | $161.1361 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
Purchase #6 | $163.83 | 5.280% | $172.4802 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #7 | $100.56 | 4.324% | $104.9082 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.96 | $974.3532 | $974.35 | $974.40 | $974.20 |