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 | $53.93 | 10.188% | $59.4244 | $59.42 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
Purchase #2 | $131.29 | 11.651% | $146.5866 | $146.59 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
Purchase #3 | $238.40 | 13.389% | $270.3194 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
Purchase #4 | $128.70 | 13.861% | $146.5391 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
Purchase #5 | $207.69 | 13.185% | $235.0739 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
Purchase #6 | $111.58 | 7.254% | $119.674 | $119.67 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
Purchase #7 | $172.57 | 8.842% | $187.8286 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.16 | $1,165.4460 | $1,165.44 | $1,165.40 | $1,165.40 |