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 | $209.73 | 6.618% | $223.6099 | $223.61 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
Purchase #2 | $163.84 | 6.419% | $174.3569 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
Purchase #3 | $125.26 | 7.642% | $134.8324 | $134.83 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
Purchase #4 | $135.71 | 7.229% | $145.5205 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #5 | $192.91 | 9.546% | $211.3252 | $211.33 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
Purchase #6 | $158.79 | 7.744% | $171.0867 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
Purchase #7 | $179.98 | 5.813% | $190.4422 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,166.22 | $1,251.1738 | $1,251.18 | $1,251.20 | $1,251.10 |