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 | $172.40 | 7.309% | $185.0007 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #2 | $166.56 | 13.381% | $188.8474 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
Purchase #3 | $109.47 | 5.124% | $115.0792 | $115.08 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
Purchase #4 | $119.74 | 11.683% | $133.7292 | $133.73 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
Purchase #5 | $94.69 | 5.533% | $99.9292 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
Purchase #6 | $188.40 | 5.382% | $198.5397 | $198.54 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.27 | 12.794% | $221.3808 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.53 | $1,142.5062 | $1,142.51 | $1,142.60 | $1,142.40 |