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 | $160.55 | 7.228% | $172.1546 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #2 | $156.46 | 11.244% | $174.0524 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
Purchase #3 | $150.78 | 13.117% | $170.5578 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #4 | $250.77 | 9.715% | $275.1323 | $275.13 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
Purchase #5 | $220.82 | 9.424% | $241.6301 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
Purchase #6 | $27.69 | 4.670% | $28.9831 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
Purchase #7 | $111.57 | 6.112% | $118.3892 | $118.39 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.64 | $1,180.8995 | $1,180.89 | $1,180.95 | $1,181.00 |