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 | $151.97 | 3.835% | $157.798 | $157.80 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #2 | $37.57 | 12.769% | $42.3673 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $136.52 | 4.578% | $142.7699 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #4 | $21.67 | 5.592% | $22.8818 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
Purchase #5 | $20.60 | 9.554% | $22.5681 | $22.57 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
Purchase #6 | $97.45 | 10.750% | $107.9259 | $107.93 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
Purchase #7 | $187.67 | 11.497% | $209.2464 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $653.45 | $705.5574 | $705.57 | $705.55 | $705.60 |