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 | $72.50 | 6.384% | $77.1284 | $77.13 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
Purchase #2 | $176.42 | 5.280% | $185.735 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
Purchase #3 | $172.41 | 10.117% | $189.8527 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
Purchase #4 | $116.87 | 6.184% | $124.0972 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
Purchase #5 | $232.25 | 7.786% | $250.333 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $161.78 | 11.192% | $179.8864 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
Purchase #7 | $134.73 | 3.335% | $139.2232 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.96 | $1,146.2559 | $1,146.26 | $1,146.30 | $1,146.20 |