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 | $148.75 | 7.808% | $160.3644 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.50 | 3.344% | $122.4626 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
Purchase #3 | $127.40 | 11.603% | $142.1822 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #4 | $229.36 | 12.544% | $258.1309 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
Purchase #5 | $110.51 | 5.645% | $116.7483 | $116.75 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
Purchase #6 | $85.89 | 5.616% | $90.7136 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #7 | $133.81 | 11.672% | $149.4283 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.22 | $1,040.0303 | $1,040.02 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.00 |