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 | $166.81 | 3.154% | $172.0712 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #2 | $166.26 | 3.314% | $171.7699 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
Purchase #3 | $164.58 | 9.806% | $180.7187 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #4 | $20.63 | 11.741% | $23.0522 | $23.05 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
Purchase #5 | $239.57 | 9.738% | $262.8993 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #6 | $43.78 | 6.208% | $46.4979 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #7 | $151.27 | 9.263% | $165.2821 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.90 | $1,022.2913 | $1,022.29 | $1,022.25 | $1,022.40 |