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 | $151.99 | 13.643% | $172.726 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #2 | $40.97 | 10.832% | $45.4079 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #3 | $246.86 | 12.367% | $277.3892 | $277.39 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
Purchase #4 | $153.97 | 8.381% | $166.8742 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $153.43 | 3.677% | $159.0716 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
Purchase #6 | $179.80 | 11.445% | $200.3781 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $219.97 | 13.769% | $250.2577 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,146.99 | $1,272.1047 | $1,272.11 | $1,272.10 | $1,272.20 |