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 | $174.45 | 3.453% | $180.4738 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.49 | 4.215% | $65.124 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
Purchase #3 | $176.92 | 13.453% | $200.721 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #4 | $32.69 | 6.311% | $34.7531 | $34.75 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
Purchase #5 | $217.77 | 8.663% | $236.6354 | $236.64 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
Purchase #6 | $86.36 | 9.384% | $94.464 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
Purchase #7 | $148.90 | 4.859% | $156.1351 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.58 | $968.3064 | $968.30 | $968.25 | $968.30 |