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 | $247.99 | 9.203% | $270.8125 | $270.81 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #2 | $164.26 | 4.284% | $171.2969 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #3 | $114.51 | 4.603% | $119.7809 | $119.78 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
Purchase #4 | $50.94 | 8.785% | $55.4151 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #5 | $75.59 | 3.642% | $78.343 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #6 | $158.27 | 12.150% | $177.4998 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #7 | $136.41 | 7.181% | $146.2056 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.97 | $1,019.3538 | $1,019.36 | $1,019.35 | $1,019.30 |