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 | $215.52 | 9.742% | $236.516 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.49 | 4.623% | $47.593 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
Purchase #3 | $27.36 | 8.830% | $29.7759 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #4 | $12.80 | 6.378% | $13.6164 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
Purchase #5 | $145.91 | 10.567% | $161.3283 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
Purchase #6 | $118.35 | 5.366% | $124.7007 | $124.70 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
Purchase #7 | $224.51 | 5.143% | $236.0565 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.94 | $849.5868 | $849.60 | $849.60 | $849.60 |