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 | $172.44 | 9.325% | $188.52 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $151.64 | 10.339% | $167.3181 | $167.32 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #3 | $155.50 | 13.611% | $176.6651 | $176.67 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
Purchase #4 | $153.77 | 6.831% | $164.274 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
Purchase #5 | $37.36 | 9.526% | $40.9189 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #6 | $143.25 | 12.410% | $161.0273 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
Purchase #7 | $231.40 | 5.619% | $244.4024 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.36 | $1,143.1258 | $1,143.13 | $1,143.05 | $1,143.10 |