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 | $39.26 | 5.691% | $41.4943 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.52 | 6.352% | $122.8578 | $122.86 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
Purchase #3 | $169.91 | 12.498% | $191.1454 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
Purchase #4 | $194.55 | 11.302% | $216.538 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
Purchase #5 | $199.76 | 7.168% | $214.0788 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
Purchase #6 | $208.29 | 9.339% | $227.7422 | $227.74 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
Purchase #7 | $143.37 | 10.585% | $158.5457 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.66 | $1,172.4022 | $1,172.41 | $1,172.45 | $1,172.30 |