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 | $112.95 | 9.301% | $123.4555 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
Purchase #2 | $134.69 | 10.440% | $148.7516 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
Purchase #3 | $210.94 | 8.176% | $228.1865 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
Purchase #4 | $244.55 | 4.863% | $256.4425 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #5 | $35.50 | 8.405% | $38.4838 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #6 | $166.96 | 10.671% | $184.7763 | $184.78 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #7 | $23.57 | 9.547% | $25.8202 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.16 | $1,005.9164 | $1,005.92 | $1,005.95 | $1,006.00 |