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 | $185.56 | 9.750% | $203.6521 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
Purchase #2 | $77.79 | 6.179% | $82.5966 | $82.60 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $240.62 | 3.464% | $248.9551 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
Purchase #4 | $153.53 | 7.838% | $165.5637 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
Purchase #5 | $218.92 | 9.736% | $240.2341 | $240.23 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
Purchase #6 | $57.73 | 10.802% | $63.966 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
Purchase #7 | $146.25 | 12.849% | $165.0417 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.40 | $1,170.0093 | $1,170.01 | $1,170.00 | $1,170.10 |