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 | $51.27 | 10.125% | $56.4611 | $56.46 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
Purchase #2 | $117.27 | 4.142% | $122.1273 | $122.13 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
Purchase #3 | $172.53 | 4.476% | $180.2524 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #4 | $203.80 | 4.234% | $212.4289 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
Purchase #5 | $176.92 | 7.411% | $190.0315 | $190.03 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
Purchase #6 | $92.85 | 5.414% | $97.8769 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
Purchase #7 | $54.55 | 5.735% | $57.6784 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $869.19 | $916.8565 | $916.86 | $916.95 | $916.90 |