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 | $103.58 | 6.325% | $110.1314 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
Purchase #2 | $196.87 | 8.333% | $213.2752 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
Purchase #3 | $73.95 | 8.697% | $80.3814 | $80.38 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 5.686% | $261.6468 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
Purchase #5 | $67.68 | 7.437% | $72.7134 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
Purchase #6 | $29.57 | 7.671% | $31.8383 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
Purchase #7 | $242.40 | 12.829% | $273.4975 | $273.50 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.62 | $1,043.4840 | $1,043.49 | $1,043.55 | $1,043.40 |