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 | $162.52 | 5.128% | $170.854 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
Purchase #2 | $197.26 | 9.144% | $215.2975 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #3 | $216.78 | 12.667% | $244.2395 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
Purchase #4 | $19.60 | 9.725% | $21.5061 | $21.51 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #5 | $72.54 | 5.366% | $76.4325 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
Purchase #6 | $99.32 | 3.300% | $102.5976 | $102.60 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #7 | $116.57 | 3.732% | $120.9204 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.59 | $951.8476 | $951.85 | $951.85 | $951.80 |