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 | $53.86 | 12.405% | $60.5413 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
Purchase #2 | $5.48 | 13.382% | $6.2133 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
Purchase #3 | $149.29 | 13.447% | $169.365 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
Purchase #4 | $237.43 | 13.384% | $269.2076 | $269.21 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #5 | $199.36 | 7.199% | $213.7119 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
Purchase #6 | $221.37 | 7.407% | $237.7669 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
Purchase #7 | $180.50 | 13.813% | $205.4325 | $205.43 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.29 | $1,162.2385 | $1,162.24 | $1,162.20 | $1,162.20 |