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 | $137.79 | 5.570% | $145.4649 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #2 | $194.95 | 13.198% | $220.6795 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.73 | 7.338% | $236.9272 | $236.93 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
Purchase #4 | $58.69 | 13.163% | $66.4154 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
Purchase #5 | $149.75 | 12.320% | $168.1992 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.77 | 13.159% | $194.3732 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
Purchase #7 | $6.26 | 7.105% | $6.7048 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.94 | $1,038.7642 | $1,038.76 | $1,038.75 | $1,038.80 |