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 | $154.56 | 4.287% | $161.186 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
Purchase #2 | $48.82 | 4.533% | $51.033 | $51.03 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
Purchase #3 | $126.41 | 7.560% | $135.9666 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
Purchase #4 | $132.47 | 12.167% | $148.5876 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #5 | $17.64 | 5.748% | $18.6539 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
Purchase #6 | $248.45 | 12.353% | $279.141 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
Purchase #7 | $169.91 | 10.213% | $187.2629 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $898.26 | $981.8310 | $981.83 | $981.85 | $981.90 |