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 | $65.60 | 4.350% | $68.4536 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
Purchase #2 | $164.56 | 9.359% | $179.9612 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
Purchase #3 | $206.86 | 13.307% | $234.3869 | $234.39 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #4 | $199.82 | 9.854% | $219.5103 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #5 | $9.35 | 13.172% | $10.5816 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
Purchase #6 | $163.85 | 9.474% | $179.3731 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #7 | $179.93 | 13.769% | $204.7046 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.97 | $1,096.9713 | $1,096.96 | $1,096.95 | $1,097.10 |