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 | $125.33 | 10.258% | $138.1864 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #2 | $96.99 | 3.304% | $100.1945 | $100.19 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #3 | $140.84 | 12.569% | $158.5422 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #4 | $97.99 | 11.488% | $109.2471 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
Purchase #5 | $90.41 | 13.769% | $102.8586 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
Purchase #6 | $228.46 | 13.676% | $259.7042 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #7 | $189.41 | 11.303% | $210.819 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.43 | $1,079.5520 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.50 |