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 | $197.51 | 8.516% | $214.33 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
Purchase #2 | $118.49 | 9.205% | $129.397 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
Purchase #3 | $26.28 | 5.690% | $27.7753 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #4 | $169.63 | 10.679% | $187.7448 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
Purchase #5 | $71.53 | 4.330% | $74.6272 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
Purchase #6 | $132.93 | 12.760% | $149.8919 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
Purchase #7 | $173.61 | 12.741% | $195.7297 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.98 | $979.4959 | $979.50 | $979.60 | $979.40 |