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 | $147.86 | 7.796% | $159.3872 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
Purchase #2 | $192.37 | 13.543% | $218.4227 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.32 | 13.239% | $250.6206 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #4 | $142.59 | 12.223% | $160.0188 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #5 | $192.53 | 11.867% | $215.3775 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #6 | $33.69 | 8.237% | $36.465 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
Purchase #7 | $97.50 | 8.176% | $105.4716 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.86 | $1,145.7634 | $1,145.77 | $1,145.70 | $1,145.80 |