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 | $143.40 | 10.468% | $158.4111 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #2 | $51.78 | 8.868% | $56.3719 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
Purchase #3 | $176.69 | 6.168% | $187.5882 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #4 | $147.80 | 6.375% | $157.2223 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
Purchase #5 | $136.83 | 13.412% | $155.1816 | $155.18 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 6.640% | $267.2718 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
Purchase #7 | $63.89 | 4.699% | $66.8922 | $66.89 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.02 | $1,048.9391 | $1,048.93 | $1,048.90 | $1,049.00 |