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 | $115.74 | 10.767% | $128.2017 | $128.20 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
Purchase #2 | $45.39 | 6.702% | $48.432 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
Purchase #3 | $229.94 | 13.806% | $261.6855 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #4 | $203.83 | 13.856% | $232.0727 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
Purchase #5 | $206.74 | 6.865% | $220.9327 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
Purchase #6 | $185.73 | 9.442% | $203.2666 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
Purchase #7 | $153.41 | 6.412% | $163.2466 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.78 | $1,257.8378 | $1,257.84 | $1,257.85 | $1,257.80 |