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 | $156.98 | 7.825% | $169.2637 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
Purchase #2 | $162.32 | 13.461% | $184.1699 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
Purchase #3 | $185.47 | 11.449% | $206.7045 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
Purchase #4 | $241.56 | 4.569% | $252.5969 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
Purchase #5 | $201.90 | 10.183% | $222.4595 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.86 | 8.787% | $266.3758 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
Purchase #7 | $38.39 | 6.439% | $40.8619 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,231.48 | $1,342.4322 | $1,342.43 | $1,342.40 | $1,342.60 |