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 | $165.58 | 8.724% | $180.0252 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $230.65 | 9.237% | $251.9551 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
Purchase #3 | $241.67 | 4.198% | $251.8153 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
Purchase #4 | $115.60 | 6.686% | $123.329 | $123.33 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
Purchase #5 | $198.50 | 7.268% | $212.927 | $212.93 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.27 | 5.124% | $156.9186 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
Purchase #7 | $220.68 | 9.249% | $241.0907 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,321.95 | $1,418.0609 | $1,418.08 | $1,418.10 | $1,418.00 |