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 | $59.50 | 6.194% | $63.1854 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
Purchase #2 | $208.41 | 3.699% | $216.1191 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
Purchase #3 | $208.35 | 5.412% | $219.6259 | $219.63 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
Purchase #4 | $218.77 | 5.224% | $230.1985 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
Purchase #5 | $87.44 | 7.813% | $94.2717 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
Purchase #6 | $95.84 | 6.417% | $101.9901 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #7 | $226.66 | 12.288% | $254.512 | $254.51 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.97 | $1,179.9027 | $1,179.91 | $1,179.90 | $1,179.90 |