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 | $198.95 | 5.575% | $210.0415 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #2 | $53.90 | 7.138% | $57.7474 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
Purchase #3 | $146.27 | 7.604% | $157.3924 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
Purchase #4 | $97.50 | 13.550% | $110.7113 | $110.71 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
Purchase #5 | $246.51 | 10.218% | $271.6984 | $271.70 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
Purchase #6 | $191.93 | 7.713% | $206.7336 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
Purchase #7 | $35.52 | 12.379% | $39.917 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.58 | $1,054.2416 | $1,054.24 | $1,054.25 | $1,054.10 |