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 | $122.57 | 6.265% | $130.249 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
Purchase #2 | $70.62 | 5.436% | $74.4589 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.89 | 7.380% | $187.7969 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #4 | $14.31 | 12.202% | $16.0561 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
Purchase #5 | $96.95 | 7.774% | $104.4869 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #6 | $161.89 | 3.752% | $167.9641 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
Purchase #7 | $205.86 | 5.325% | $216.822 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $847.09 | $897.8339 | $897.84 | $897.80 | $897.90 |