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 | $25.72 | 10.345% | $28.3807 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
Purchase #2 | $168.59 | 9.731% | $184.9955 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #3 | $195.94 | 3.541% | $202.8782 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
Purchase #4 | $78.89 | 10.665% | $87.3036 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
Purchase #5 | $169.73 | 3.377% | $175.4618 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #6 | $212.87 | 4.264% | $221.9468 | $221.95 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
Purchase #7 | $153.85 | 4.175% | $160.2732 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.59 | $1,061.2398 | $1,061.24 | $1,061.25 | $1,061.30 |