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 | $145.94 | 9.261% | $159.4555 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
Purchase #2 | $226.84 | 10.814% | $251.3705 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
Purchase #3 | $137.31 | 5.435% | $144.7728 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
Purchase #4 | $189.94 | 4.816% | $199.0875 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
Purchase #5 | $186.79 | 3.714% | $193.7274 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
Purchase #6 | $81.61 | 10.694% | $90.3374 | $90.34 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
Purchase #7 | $9.60 | 10.254% | $10.5844 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.03 | $1,049.3355 | $1,049.34 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.40 |