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 | $190.75 | 4.173% | $198.71 | $198.71 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
Purchase #2 | $191.44 | 12.851% | $216.042 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
Purchase #3 | $39.95 | 8.736% | $43.44 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #4 | $173.35 | 8.558% | $188.1853 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #5 | $93.89 | 10.267% | $103.5297 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
Purchase #6 | $91.63 | 3.722% | $95.0405 | $95.04 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
Purchase #7 | $196.69 | 9.731% | $215.8299 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.70 | $1,060.7774 | $1,060.78 | $1,060.85 | $1,060.60 |