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 | $235.42 | 5.412% | $248.1609 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
Purchase #2 | $65.43 | 10.457% | $72.272 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
Purchase #3 | $149.76 | 9.601% | $164.1385 | $164.14 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
Purchase #4 | $116.91 | 11.535% | $130.3956 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
Purchase #5 | $134.82 | 3.654% | $139.7463 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
Purchase #6 | $131.53 | 5.511% | $138.7786 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #7 | $168.44 | 9.859% | $185.0465 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.31 | $1,078.5384 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.50 |