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 | $182.40 | 3.625% | $189.012 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Purchase #2 | $170.41 | 3.336% | $176.0949 | $176.09 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
Purchase #3 | $91.97 | 13.672% | $104.5441 | $104.54 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
Purchase #4 | $75.72 | 10.189% | $83.4351 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
Purchase #5 | $12.88 | 6.411% | $13.7057 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
Purchase #6 | $169.67 | 12.672% | $191.1706 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
Purchase #7 | $96.76 | 12.528% | $108.8821 | $108.88 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.81 | $866.8445 | $866.84 | $866.85 | $866.80 |