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 | $219.50 | 7.428% | $235.8045 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
Purchase #2 | $124.51 | 3.698% | $129.1144 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
Purchase #3 | $76.66 | 11.777% | $85.6882 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #4 | $127.79 | 6.334% | $135.8842 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
Purchase #5 | $175.35 | 7.437% | $188.3908 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #6 | $136.98 | 13.621% | $155.638 | $155.64 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
Purchase #7 | $151.95 | 5.257% | $159.938 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.74 | $1,090.4581 | $1,090.45 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.40 |