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 | $165.89 | 9.393% | $181.472 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
Purchase #2 | $114.26 | 7.153% | $122.433 | $122.43 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
Purchase #3 | $46.51 | 3.272% | $48.0318 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
Purchase #4 | $19.67 | 9.306% | $21.5005 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #5 | $235.50 | 10.707% | $260.715 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #6 | $116.79 | 13.401% | $132.441 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
Purchase #7 | $213.67 | 12.704% | $240.8146 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $912.29 | $1,007.4079 | $1,007.40 | $1,007.40 | $1,007.30 |