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 | $178.94 | 5.590% | $188.9427 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
Purchase #2 | $153.39 | 9.212% | $167.5203 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #3 | $246.26 | 6.582% | $262.4688 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
Purchase #4 | $37.62 | 7.305% | $40.3681 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
Purchase #5 | $43.61 | 8.440% | $47.2907 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
Purchase #6 | $190.69 | 11.423% | $212.4725 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
Purchase #7 | $132.54 | 3.709% | $137.4559 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.05 | $1,056.5190 | $1,056.52 | $1,056.45 | $1,056.60 |