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 | $49.65 | 6.357% | $52.8063 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
Purchase #2 | $53.99 | 4.183% | $56.2484 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
Purchase #3 | $176.33 | 5.693% | $186.3685 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
Purchase #4 | $220.28 | 3.318% | $227.5889 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.61 | 3.798% | $173.9758 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #6 | $157.81 | 13.573% | $179.2296 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
Purchase #7 | $239.85 | 11.601% | $267.675 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.52 | $1,143.8925 | $1,143.91 | $1,143.95 | $1,143.90 |