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 | $188.76 | 6.261% | $200.5783 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #2 | $63.39 | 11.735% | $70.8288 | $70.83 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
Purchase #3 | $185.37 | 3.866% | $192.5364 | $192.54 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
Purchase #4 | $16.86 | 5.418% | $17.7735 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
Purchase #5 | $94.77 | 4.693% | $99.2176 | $99.22 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
Purchase #6 | $217.38 | 3.719% | $225.4644 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #7 | $243.59 | 11.661% | $271.995 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.12 | $1,078.3940 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.40 |