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 | $139.73 | 10.219% | $154.009 | $154.01 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Purchase #2 | $142.77 | 10.208% | $157.344 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
Purchase #3 | $201.50 | 4.802% | $211.176 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
Purchase #4 | $38.56 | 10.400% | $42.5702 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 7.230% | $257.8774 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #6 | $124.49 | 5.563% | $131.4154 | $131.42 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #7 | $150.73 | 7.174% | $161.5434 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.27 | $1,115.9354 | $1,115.94 | $1,115.95 | $1,115.90 |