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 | $48.97 | 7.471% | $52.6285 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $222.62 | 8.784% | $242.1749 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
Purchase #3 | $76.31 | 10.204% | $84.0967 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
Purchase #4 | $205.62 | 7.425% | $220.8873 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #5 | $152.72 | 6.224% | $162.2253 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
Purchase #6 | $206.29 | 7.552% | $221.869 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
Purchase #7 | $159.88 | 4.191% | $166.5806 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.41 | $1,150.4623 | $1,150.47 | $1,150.50 | $1,150.50 |