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 | $180.58 | 12.346% | $202.8744 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
Purchase #2 | $110.47 | 12.372% | $124.1373 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
Purchase #3 | $31.29 | 13.185% | $35.4156 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #4 | $126.60 | 12.566% | $142.5086 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $140.74 | 9.316% | $153.8513 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
Purchase #6 | $227.58 | 7.551% | $244.7646 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
Purchase #7 | $165.86 | 12.180% | $186.0617 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.12 | $1,089.6135 | $1,089.61 | $1,089.55 | $1,089.70 |