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 | $176.42 | 11.373% | $196.4842 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $14.92 | 6.511% | $15.8914 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
Purchase #3 | $233.35 | 12.450% | $262.4021 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #4 | $86.58 | 11.340% | $96.3982 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
Purchase #5 | $134.63 | 3.375% | $139.1738 | $139.17 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
Purchase #6 | $173.90 | 7.525% | $186.986 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.40 | 13.849% | $280.5239 | $280.52 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.20 | $1,177.8596 | $1,177.85 | $1,177.85 | $1,177.90 |