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 | $145.85 | 6.584% | $155.4528 | $155.45 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
Purchase #2 | $152.75 | 3.805% | $158.5621 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #3 | $176.89 | 10.841% | $196.0666 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #4 | $187.62 | 8.533% | $203.6296 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
Purchase #5 | $241.82 | 3.614% | $250.5594 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
Purchase #6 | $117.27 | 7.231% | $125.7498 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
Purchase #7 | $104.96 | 12.628% | $118.2143 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.16 | $1,208.2346 | $1,208.23 | $1,208.20 | $1,208.30 |