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 | $225.85 | 8.557% | $245.176 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
Purchase #2 | $17.45 | 12.622% | $19.6525 | $19.65 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
Purchase #3 | $236.66 | 10.449% | $261.3886 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #4 | $193.85 | 3.348% | $200.3401 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #5 | $141.72 | 6.399% | $150.7887 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #6 | $198.50 | 3.355% | $205.1597 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
Purchase #7 | $5.48 | 4.865% | $5.7466 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.51 | $1,088.2522 | $1,088.26 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.30 |