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 | $200.74 | 11.480% | $223.785 | $223.79 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
Purchase #2 | $248.83 | 8.335% | $269.57 | $269.57 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
Purchase #3 | $16.79 | 9.162% | $18.3283 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
Purchase #4 | $246.54 | 13.586% | $280.0349 | $280.03 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
Purchase #5 | $18.83 | 3.618% | $19.5113 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
Purchase #6 | $223.31 | 3.478% | $231.0767 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
Purchase #7 | $53.95 | 5.441% | $56.8854 | $56.89 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.99 | $1,099.1916 | $1,099.20 | $1,099.25 | $1,099.20 |