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 | $100.70 | 10.718% | $111.493 | $111.49 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.25 | 8.791% | $195.0079 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
Purchase #3 | $174.51 | 6.772% | $186.3278 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
Purchase #4 | $53.82 | 3.451% | $55.6773 | $55.68 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #5 | $167.98 | 11.726% | $187.6773 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
Purchase #6 | $239.43 | 8.397% | $259.5349 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
Purchase #7 | $42.77 | 3.705% | $44.3546 | $44.35 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.46 | $1,040.0728 | $1,040.07 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.10 |