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 | $126.47 | 13.347% | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
Purchase #2 | $116.40 | 10.626% | $128.7687 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
Purchase #3 | $168.99 | 5.565% | $178.3943 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #4 | $28.61 | 6.188% | $30.3804 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
Purchase #5 | $159.63 | 5.393% | $168.2388 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
Purchase #6 | $153.79 | 10.571% | $170.0471 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #7 | $49.40 | 4.797% | $51.7697 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $803.29 | $870.9490 | $870.95 | $870.95 | $871.00 |