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 | $185.93 | 5.670% | $196.4722 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.92 | 5.238% | $230.387 | $230.39 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #3 | $18.25 | 7.492% | $19.6173 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #4 | $212.51 | 11.755% | $237.4906 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
Purchase #5 | $79.37 | 12.854% | $89.5722 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #6 | $230.95 | 3.263% | $238.4859 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $140.25 | 4.133% | $146.0465 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.18 | $1,158.0717 | $1,158.08 | $1,158.05 | $1,158.10 |