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 | $116.66 | 7.285% | $125.1587 | $125.16 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
Purchase #2 | $246.79 | 10.648% | $273.0682 | $273.07 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
Purchase #3 | $221.59 | 13.117% | $250.656 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #4 | $193.54 | 8.300% | $209.6038 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
Purchase #5 | $55.58 | 8.188% | $60.1309 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
Purchase #6 | $160.50 | 6.236% | $170.5088 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
Purchase #7 | $8.64 | 5.820% | $9.1428 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.30 | $1,098.2692 | $1,098.27 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.30 |