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 | $197.99 | 9.460% | $216.7199 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
Purchase #2 | $193.50 | 5.246% | $203.651 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
Purchase #3 | $214.27 | 4.598% | $224.1221 | $224.12 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
Purchase #4 | $30.75 | 3.732% | $31.8976 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
Purchase #5 | $177.25 | 10.648% | $196.1236 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #6 | $28.42 | 7.428% | $30.531 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #7 | $239.52 | 11.828% | $267.8504 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.70 | $1,170.8956 | $1,170.89 | $1,170.85 | $1,170.90 |