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 | $147.37 | 4.640% | $154.208 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
Purchase #2 | $5.98 | 13.228% | $6.771 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
Purchase #3 | $209.63 | 6.706% | $223.6878 | $223.69 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #4 | $170.71 | 7.455% | $183.4364 | $183.44 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
Purchase #5 | $41.98 | 7.617% | $45.1776 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $248.72 | 9.857% | $273.2363 | $273.24 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.51 | 11.111% | $256.122 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.90 | $1,142.6391 | $1,142.65 | $1,142.65 | $1,142.60 |