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 | $130.30 | 7.447% | $140.0034 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Purchase #2 | $50.47 | 4.787% | $52.886 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #3 | $177.65 | 6.829% | $189.7817 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
Purchase #4 | $206.88 | 6.371% | $220.0603 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
Purchase #5 | $193.70 | 6.668% | $206.6159 | $206.62 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
Purchase #6 | $148.44 | 11.187% | $165.046 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
Purchase #7 | $249.27 | 6.322% | $265.0288 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,156.71 | $1,239.4221 | $1,239.43 | $1,239.45 | $1,239.40 |