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 | $128.81 | 8.274% | $139.4677 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.49 | 13.372% | $155.8752 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
Purchase #3 | $97.80 | 7.310% | $104.9492 | $104.95 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
Purchase #4 | $56.34 | 8.111% | $60.9097 | $60.91 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
Purchase #5 | $159.35 | 7.699% | $171.6184 | $171.62 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #6 | $107.76 | 13.454% | $122.258 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
Purchase #7 | $230.57 | 6.472% | $245.4925 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $918.12 | $1,000.5707 | $1,000.58 | $1,000.55 | $1,000.60 |