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 | $153.47 | 3.296% | $158.5284 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.47 | 6.385% | $228.1639 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
Purchase #3 | $33.25 | 6.406% | $35.38 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #4 | $44.78 | 10.157% | $49.3283 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
Purchase #5 | $207.80 | 13.389% | $235.6223 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
Purchase #6 | $217.63 | 7.503% | $233.9588 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
Purchase #7 | $212.45 | 7.127% | $227.5913 | $227.59 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.85 | $1,168.5730 | $1,168.57 | $1,168.60 | $1,168.60 |