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 | $152.38 | 5.296% | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #2 | $62.61 | 13.526% | $71.0786 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
Purchase #3 | $87.53 | 11.571% | $97.6581 | $97.66 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
Purchase #4 | $124.44 | 10.498% | $137.5037 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #5 | $249.57 | 5.873% | $264.2272 | $264.23 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
Purchase #6 | $236.82 | 5.207% | $249.1512 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #7 | $79.71 | 4.244% | $83.0929 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.06 | $1,063.1617 | $1,063.16 | $1,063.20 | $1,063.30 |