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 | $201.73 | 8.324% | $218.522 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.68 | 12.611% | $207.97 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
Purchase #3 | $200.83 | 5.242% | $211.3575 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
Purchase #4 | $109.90 | 10.823% | $121.7945 | $121.79 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
Purchase #5 | $27.71 | 13.785% | $31.5298 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
Purchase #6 | $211.63 | 5.223% | $222.6834 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.31 | 7.332% | $266.5161 | $266.52 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.79 | $1,280.3733 | $1,280.37 | $1,280.35 | $1,280.40 |