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 | $139.68 | 12.713% | $157.4375 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
Purchase #2 | $91.89 | 4.819% | $96.3182 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #3 | $34.68 | 12.153% | $38.8947 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
Purchase #4 | $199.34 | 7.157% | $213.6068 | $213.61 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.88 | 10.115% | $265.245 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
Purchase #6 | $173.61 | 7.555% | $186.7262 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
Purchase #7 | $121.60 | 6.556% | $129.5721 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.68 | $1,087.8005 | $1,087.81 | $1,087.80 | $1,087.70 |