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 | $178.36 | 11.570% | $198.9963 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Purchase #2 | $133.35 | 8.619% | $144.8434 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
Purchase #3 | $169.55 | 12.856% | $191.3473 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
Purchase #4 | $5.74 | 13.400% | $6.5092 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #5 | $193.49 | 5.681% | $204.4822 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #6 | $250.30 | 3.437% | $258.9028 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #7 | $35.83 | 6.808% | $38.2693 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.62 | $1,043.3505 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.35 | $1,043.30 |