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 | $226.95 | 9.306% | $248.07 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
Purchase #2 | $16.89 | 4.719% | $17.687 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #3 | $82.62 | 3.372% | $85.4059 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #4 | $233.48 | 8.662% | $253.704 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
Purchase #5 | $33.80 | 9.304% | $36.9448 | $36.94 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
Purchase #6 | $37.50 | 7.215% | $40.2056 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #7 | $212.58 | 12.122% | $238.3489 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $843.82 | $920.3662 | $920.37 | $920.35 | $920.30 |