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 | $26.78 | 5.137% | $28.1557 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
Purchase #2 | $207.63 | 8.396% | $225.0626 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
Purchase #3 | $184.80 | 9.654% | $202.6406 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
Purchase #4 | $182.42 | 4.301% | $190.2659 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #5 | $111.25 | 7.167% | $119.2233 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
Purchase #6 | $138.87 | 6.341% | $147.6757 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
Purchase #7 | $135.34 | 12.654% | $152.4659 | $152.47 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.09 | $1,065.4897 | $1,065.50 | $1,065.45 | $1,065.60 |