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 | $170.42 | 10.572% | $188.4368 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
Purchase #2 | $68.53 | 6.146% | $72.7419 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
Purchase #3 | $68.72 | 7.747% | $74.0437 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
Purchase #4 | $72.83 | 11.820% | $81.4385 | $81.44 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
Purchase #5 | $114.32 | 3.506% | $118.3281 | $118.33 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 4.156% | $253.9532 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
Purchase #7 | $22.42 | 12.573% | $25.2389 | $25.24 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $761.06 | $814.1811 | $814.18 | $814.25 | $814.00 |