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 | $217.87 | 6.385% | $231.781 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
Purchase #2 | $34.78 | 7.509% | $37.3916 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
Purchase #3 | $44.54 | 6.463% | $47.4186 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #4 | $73.99 | 5.552% | $78.0979 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #5 | $9.55 | 13.570% | $10.8459 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #6 | $184.91 | 7.366% | $198.5305 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
Purchase #7 | $131.74 | 4.207% | $137.2823 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $697.38 | $741.3478 | $741.35 | $741.40 | $741.30 |