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 | $137.26 | 3.571% | $142.1616 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
Purchase #2 | $76.37 | 13.307% | $86.5326 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.88 | 10.639% | $181.3152 | $181.32 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
Purchase #4 | $181.34 | 13.865% | $206.4828 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #5 | $156.31 | 13.702% | $177.7276 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
Purchase #6 | $85.57 | 12.674% | $96.4151 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
Purchase #7 | $104.31 | 11.380% | $116.1805 | $116.18 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $905.04 | $1,006.8154 | $1,006.82 | $1,006.85 | $1,006.80 |