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 | $147.97 | 3.102% | $152.56 | $152.56 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
Purchase #2 | $42.99 | 3.354% | $44.4319 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
Purchase #3 | $8.29 | 6.820% | $8.8554 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
Purchase #4 | $232.84 | 10.550% | $257.4046 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
Purchase #5 | $249.86 | 12.117% | $280.1355 | $280.14 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
Purchase #6 | $7.46 | 13.497% | $8.4669 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
Purchase #7 | $160.59 | 11.659% | $179.3132 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $850.00 | $931.1675 | $931.17 | $931.15 | $931.20 |