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 | $51.61 | 6.685% | $55.0601 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
Purchase #2 | $125.84 | 7.118% | $134.7973 | $134.80 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
Purchase #3 | $182.49 | 7.366% | $195.9322 | $195.93 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
Purchase #4 | $179.91 | 10.530% | $198.8545 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #5 | $136.64 | 6.581% | $145.6323 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
Purchase #6 | $204.71 | 6.855% | $218.7429 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
Purchase #7 | $245.87 | 9.423% | $269.0383 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.07 | $1,218.0576 | $1,218.05 | $1,218.10 | $1,218.00 |