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 | $70.70 | 10.341% | $78.0111 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #2 | $221.55 | 12.853% | $250.0258 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #3 | $27.32 | 13.106% | $30.9006 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #4 | $219.37 | 3.781% | $227.6644 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
Purchase #5 | $167.45 | 5.429% | $176.5409 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #6 | $230.83 | 3.444% | $238.7798 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #7 | $175.94 | 5.117% | $184.9428 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,113.16 | $1,186.8654 | $1,186.86 | $1,186.90 | $1,186.80 |