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 | $218.79 | 4.525% | $228.6902 | $228.69 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #2 | $159.76 | 7.635% | $171.9577 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
Purchase #3 | $225.50 | 13.123% | $255.0924 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
Purchase #4 | $7.65 | 8.657% | $8.3123 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
Purchase #5 | $40.54 | 5.238% | $42.6635 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #6 | $172.25 | 10.520% | $190.3707 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
Purchase #7 | $175.93 | 4.472% | $183.7976 | $183.80 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.42 | $1,080.8844 | $1,080.88 | $1,080.85 | $1,081.00 |