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 | $209.37 | 10.517% | $231.3894 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
Purchase #2 | $72.87 | 9.796% | $80.0083 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $234.26 | 6.110% | $248.5733 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
Purchase #4 | $142.68 | 5.751% | $150.8855 | $150.89 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #5 | $148.55 | 9.817% | $163.1332 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
Purchase #6 | $160.58 | 9.825% | $176.357 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
Purchase #7 | $228.97 | 3.415% | $236.7893 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.28 | $1,287.1360 | $1,287.14 | $1,287.15 | $1,287.20 |