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 | $132.51 | 13.230% | $150.0411 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
Purchase #2 | $96.46 | 5.205% | $101.4807 | $101.48 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
Purchase #3 | $178.57 | 10.495% | $197.3109 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
Purchase #4 | $146.69 | 9.192% | $160.1737 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
Purchase #5 | $155.25 | 9.803% | $170.4692 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
Purchase #6 | $165.86 | 9.435% | $181.5089 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #7 | $89.40 | 10.645% | $98.9166 | $98.92 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.74 | $1,059.9011 | $1,059.90 | $1,059.85 | $1,059.90 |