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 | $149.73 | 7.125% | $160.3983 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 12.227% | $278.7382 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
Purchase #3 | $63.63 | 11.858% | $71.1752 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #4 | $25.38 | 12.740% | $28.6134 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #5 | $186.80 | 5.228% | $196.5659 | $196.57 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #6 | $237.26 | 3.495% | $245.5522 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
Purchase #7 | $107.27 | 11.469% | $119.5728 | $119.57 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.44 | $1,100.6160 | $1,100.62 | $1,100.60 | $1,100.70 |