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 | $140.65 | 5.818% | $148.833 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
Purchase #2 | $104.60 | 8.275% | $113.2557 | $113.26 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
Purchase #3 | $143.72 | 8.376% | $155.758 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
Purchase #4 | $210.69 | 6.696% | $224.7978 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
Purchase #5 | $239.30 | 10.793% | $265.1276 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
Purchase #6 | $201.45 | 6.503% | $214.5503 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
Purchase #7 | $37.48 | 3.494% | $38.7896 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,077.89 | $1,161.1120 | $1,161.12 | $1,161.15 | $1,161.20 |