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 | $40.82 | 12.226% | $45.8107 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #2 | $143.29 | 12.175% | $160.7356 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
Purchase #3 | $196.81 | 5.783% | $208.1915 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
Purchase #4 | $158.45 | 5.850% | $167.7193 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #5 | $207.90 | 4.785% | $217.848 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
Purchase #6 | $224.27 | 9.420% | $245.3962 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
Purchase #7 | $48.78 | 5.197% | $51.3151 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.32 | $1,097.0164 | $1,097.03 | $1,097.00 | $1,096.90 |