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 | $26.41 | 13.599% | $30.0015 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Purchase #2 | $166.39 | 6.874% | $177.8276 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
Purchase #3 | $161.47 | 5.638% | $170.5737 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #4 | $103.75 | 11.594% | $115.7788 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
Purchase #5 | $172.34 | 4.104% | $179.4128 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
Purchase #6 | $162.87 | 9.573% | $178.4615 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #7 | $175.83 | 12.212% | $197.3024 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.06 | $1,049.3583 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.40 |