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 | $118.55 | 10.783% | $131.3332 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
Purchase #2 | $148.40 | 9.164% | $161.9994 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.73 | 8.488% | $269.8422 | $269.84 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
Purchase #4 | $218.54 | 5.394% | $230.328 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
Purchase #5 | $82.76 | 5.446% | $87.2671 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
Purchase #6 | $104.93 | 3.338% | $108.4326 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
Purchase #7 | $181.75 | 4.683% | $190.2614 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,103.66 | $1,179.4639 | $1,179.46 | $1,179.50 | $1,179.40 |