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 | $154.37 | 10.572% | $170.69 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
Purchase #2 | $65.33 | 5.287% | $68.784 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
Purchase #3 | $231.59 | 12.758% | $261.1363 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
Purchase #4 | $161.32 | 10.365% | $178.0408 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
Purchase #5 | $215.92 | 5.298% | $227.3594 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
Purchase #6 | $180.39 | 12.679% | $203.2616 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
Purchase #7 | $86.66 | 12.148% | $97.1875 | $97.19 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,095.58 | $1,206.4596 | $1,206.46 | $1,206.50 | $1,206.50 |