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 | $172.69 | 6.640% | $184.1566 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
Purchase #2 | $223.56 | 13.672% | $254.1251 | $254.13 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
Purchase #3 | $244.82 | 8.539% | $265.7252 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
Purchase #4 | $219.52 | 5.253% | $231.0514 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
Purchase #5 | $238.80 | 6.763% | $254.95 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
Purchase #6 | $72.76 | 12.629% | $81.9489 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 10.284% | $264.3618 | $264.36 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,411.86 | $1,536.3190 | $1,536.33 | $1,536.35 | $1,536.40 |