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 | $142.65 | 12.493% | $160.4713 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $94.60 | 10.452% | $104.4876 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #3 | $122.38 | 11.558% | $136.5247 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #4 | $196.87 | 13.708% | $223.8569 | $223.86 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #5 | $207.78 | 10.168% | $228.9071 | $228.91 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
Purchase #6 | $61.31 | 8.240% | $66.3619 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
Purchase #7 | $130.45 | 3.105% | $134.5005 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.04 | $1,055.1100 | $1,055.11 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.20 |