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 | $55.49 | 5.445% | $58.5114 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.81 | 8.126% | $203.0714 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
Purchase #3 | $157.70 | 7.104% | $168.903 | $168.90 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
Purchase #4 | $150.49 | 13.373% | $170.615 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #5 | $212.89 | 6.823% | $227.4155 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
Purchase #6 | $217.37 | 9.707% | $238.4701 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $136.65 | 10.621% | $151.1636 | $151.16 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,118.40 | $1,218.1500 | $1,218.15 | $1,218.05 | $1,218.20 |