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 | $116.45 | 12.778% | $131.33 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
Purchase #2 | $39.36 | 7.246% | $42.212 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
Purchase #3 | $28.91 | 12.412% | $32.4983 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
Purchase #4 | $165.92 | 11.806% | $185.5085 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.46 | 3.275% | $166.7478 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 13.224% | $238.529 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #7 | $57.40 | 10.118% | $63.2077 | $63.21 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $780.17 | $860.0333 | $860.04 | $860.05 | $859.90 |