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 | $139.45 | 5.595% | $147.2522 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
Purchase #2 | $202.77 | 3.212% | $209.283 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
Purchase #3 | $174.88 | 12.441% | $196.6368 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $186.48 | 6.108% | $197.8702 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
Purchase #5 | $219.34 | 8.624% | $238.2559 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $82.89 | 9.292% | $90.5921 | $90.59 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #7 | $120.45 | 6.736% | $128.5635 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,126.26 | $1,208.4537 | $1,208.45 | $1,208.45 | $1,208.60 |