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 | $131.51 | 6.478% | $140.0292 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
Purchase #2 | $155.31 | 4.116% | $161.7026 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.76 | 9.256% | $241.1935 | $241.19 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
Purchase #4 | $212.36 | 5.672% | $224.4051 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
Purchase #5 | $127.64 | 10.332% | $140.8278 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
Purchase #6 | $167.82 | 3.393% | $173.5141 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #7 | $163.97 | 12.419% | $184.3334 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,179.37 | $1,266.0057 | $1,266.00 | $1,266.05 | $1,265.90 |