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 | $134.78 | 7.377% | $144.7227 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
Purchase #2 | $250.65 | 3.372% | $259.1019 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #3 | $211.80 | 4.385% | $221.0874 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
Purchase #4 | $227.27 | 5.831% | $240.5221 | $240.52 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $168.81 | 11.158% | $187.6458 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
Purchase #6 | $49.61 | 3.840% | $51.515 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
Purchase #7 | $186.87 | 13.719% | $212.5067 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,229.79 | $1,317.1016 | $1,317.11 | $1,317.05 | $1,317.00 |