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 | $159.69 | 7.125% | $171.0679 | $171.07 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
Purchase #2 | $36.99 | 7.847% | $39.8926 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #3 | $112.32 | 13.234% | $127.1844 | $127.18 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #4 | $238.75 | 5.201% | $251.1674 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
Purchase #5 | $94.74 | 5.728% | $100.1667 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
Purchase #6 | $126.71 | 11.525% | $141.3133 | $141.31 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
Purchase #7 | $223.92 | 10.160% | $246.6703 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.12 | $1,077.4626 | $1,077.46 | $1,077.40 | $1,077.60 |