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 | $179.57 | 13.152% | $203.187 | $203.19 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
Purchase #2 | $135.72 | 9.854% | $149.0938 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
Purchase #3 | $188.84 | 12.368% | $212.1957 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #4 | $219.31 | 5.228% | $230.7755 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
Purchase #5 | $5.98 | 6.800% | $6.3866 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
Purchase #6 | $228.90 | 8.859% | $249.1783 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
Purchase #7 | $246.85 | 7.201% | $264.6257 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,205.17 | $1,315.4426 | $1,315.46 | $1,315.55 | $1,315.50 |