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 | $161.71 | 6.258% | $171.8298 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
Purchase #2 | $88.35 | 7.674% | $95.13 | $95.13 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
Purchase #3 | $54.69 | 5.730% | $57.8237 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
Purchase #4 | $244.70 | 4.872% | $256.6218 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #5 | $105.74 | 8.179% | $114.3885 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
Purchase #6 | $189.28 | 10.312% | $208.7986 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #7 | $131.65 | 8.494% | $142.8324 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.12 | $1,047.4248 | $1,047.42 | $1,047.45 | $1,047.30 |