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 | $126.40 | 3.217% | $130.4663 | $130.47 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
Purchase #2 | $242.33 | 13.572% | $275.219 | $275.22 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
Purchase #3 | $140.36 | 9.657% | $153.9146 | $153.91 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
Purchase #4 | $163.33 | 8.534% | $177.2686 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
Purchase #5 | $97.62 | 5.776% | $103.2585 | $103.26 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
Purchase #6 | $170.74 | 13.340% | $193.5167 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
Purchase #7 | $7.89 | 8.322% | $8.5466 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.67 | $1,042.1903 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.10 | $1,042.20 |