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 | $111.99 | 3.119% | $115.483 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #2 | $138.28 | 3.614% | $143.2774 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #3 | $206.83 | 13.236% | $234.206 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
Purchase #4 | $102.63 | 7.381% | $110.2051 | $110.21 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
Purchase #5 | $38.30 | 11.238% | $42.6042 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #6 | $175.94 | 6.771% | $187.8529 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
Purchase #7 | $161.90 | 6.305% | $172.1078 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.87 | $1,005.7364 | $1,005.74 | $1,005.75 | $1,005.80 |