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 | $157.71 | 6.731% | $168.3255 | $168.33 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 9.652% | $182.6802 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #3 | $198.77 | 10.302% | $219.2473 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
Purchase #4 | $177.87 | 6.112% | $188.7414 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
Purchase #5 | $92.99 | 3.324% | $96.081 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
Purchase #6 | $170.53 | 4.342% | $177.9344 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
Purchase #7 | $97.31 | 8.383% | $105.4675 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.78 | $1,138.4773 | $1,138.48 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.40 |