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 | $162.38 | 4.313% | $169.3834 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.60 | 8.510% | $129.778 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
Purchase #3 | $127.70 | 11.167% | $141.9603 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
Purchase #4 | $209.27 | 9.357% | $228.8514 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
Purchase #5 | $121.55 | 3.850% | $126.2297 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
Purchase #6 | $187.67 | 5.848% | $198.6449 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
Purchase #7 | $68.48 | 4.749% | $71.7321 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.65 | $1,066.5798 | $1,066.57 | $1,066.65 | $1,066.60 |