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 | $132.96 | 5.430% | $140.1797 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
Purchase #2 | $164.76 | 7.861% | $177.7118 | $177.71 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
Purchase #3 | $16.91 | 6.113% | $17.9437 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
Purchase #4 | $122.51 | 3.770% | $127.1286 | $127.13 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
Purchase #5 | $204.65 | 7.665% | $220.3364 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
Purchase #6 | $69.37 | 3.698% | $71.9353 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
Purchase #7 | $225.86 | 12.593% | $254.3025 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $937.02 | $1,009.5380 | $1,009.54 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.40 |