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 | $197.65 | 11.403% | $220.188 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #2 | $229.32 | 5.283% | $241.435 | $241.44 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
Purchase #3 | $187.38 | 3.402% | $193.7547 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
Purchase #4 | $243.40 | 9.340% | $266.1336 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
Purchase #5 | $230.96 | 6.383% | $245.7022 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
Purchase #6 | $235.61 | 4.672% | $246.6177 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $181.73 | 6.837% | $194.1549 | $194.15 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,506.05 | $1,607.9861 | $1,607.98 | $1,608.00 | $1,608.00 |