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 | $8.30 | 5.603% | $8.765 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
Purchase #2 | $114.28 | 4.245% | $119.1312 | $119.13 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
Purchase #3 | $188.26 | 11.817% | $210.5067 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #4 | $175.65 | 3.170% | $181.2181 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #5 | $88.32 | 7.358% | $94.8186 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
Purchase #6 | $198.59 | 7.655% | $213.7921 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
Purchase #7 | $181.85 | 8.550% | $197.3982 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.25 | $1,025.6299 | $1,025.64 | $1,025.60 | $1,025.60 |