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 | $167.76 | 4.548% | $175.3897 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #2 | $100.31 | 4.402% | $104.7256 | $104.73 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
Purchase #3 | $237.61 | 9.228% | $259.5367 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
Purchase #4 | $103.66 | 10.653% | $114.7029 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
Purchase #5 | $90.64 | 5.347% | $95.4865 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #6 | $158.61 | 4.738% | $166.1249 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #7 | $150.48 | 5.307% | $158.466 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.07 | $1,074.4323 | $1,074.44 | $1,074.45 | $1,074.40 |