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 | $158.56 | 7.580% | $170.5788 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #2 | $172.52 | 3.511% | $178.5772 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #3 | $219.59 | 13.128% | $248.4178 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #4 | $188.99 | 6.294% | $200.885 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #5 | $79.37 | 13.599% | $90.1635 | $90.16 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
Purchase #6 | $128.29 | 7.534% | $137.9554 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
Purchase #7 | $116.93 | 12.674% | $131.7497 | $131.75 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,064.25 | $1,158.3274 | $1,158.34 | $1,158.35 | $1,158.40 |