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 | $235.89 | 12.758% | $265.9848 | $265.98 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
Purchase #2 | $179.45 | 12.140% | $201.2352 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
Purchase #3 | $109.60 | 4.137% | $114.1342 | $114.13 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
Purchase #4 | $149.83 | 13.280% | $169.7274 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
Purchase #5 | $112.93 | 4.163% | $117.6313 | $117.63 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
Purchase #6 | $144.65 | 9.477% | $158.3585 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #7 | $42.55 | 8.714% | $46.2578 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.90 | $1,073.3292 | $1,073.33 | $1,073.40 | $1,073.30 |