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 | $108.40 | 11.240% | $120.5842 | $120.58 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
Purchase #2 | $83.90 | 11.250% | $93.3388 | $93.34 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
Purchase #3 | $160.30 | 8.622% | $174.1211 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
Purchase #4 | $229.91 | 3.491% | $237.9362 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
Purchase #5 | $75.63 | 7.535% | $81.3287 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
Purchase #6 | $226.60 | 12.416% | $254.7347 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
Purchase #7 | $198.88 | 9.293% | $217.3619 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.62 | $1,179.4056 | $1,179.40 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.30 |