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 | $135.27 | 9.598% | $148.2532 | $148.25 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
Purchase #2 | $97.72 | 6.502% | $104.0738 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
Purchase #3 | $192.80 | 13.728% | $219.2676 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
Purchase #4 | $55.73 | 7.366% | $59.8351 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
Purchase #5 | $158.35 | 8.752% | $172.2088 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $51.54 | 3.829% | $53.5135 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
Purchase #7 | $240.81 | 7.324% | $258.4469 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.22 | $1,015.5989 | $1,015.60 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 |