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 | $56.87 | 5.373% | $59.9256 | $59.93 | $59.95 | $59.90 |
Purchase #2 | $166.55 | 10.709% | $184.3858 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
Purchase #3 | $233.80 | 8.546% | $253.7805 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
Purchase #4 | $90.44 | 9.629% | $99.1485 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
Purchase #5 | $130.34 | 5.271% | $137.2102 | $137.21 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
Purchase #6 | $249.55 | 3.360% | $257.9349 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
Purchase #7 | $170.27 | 10.440% | $188.0462 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.82 | $1,180.4317 | $1,180.44 | $1,180.50 | $1,180.30 |