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 | $185.74 | 7.630% | $199.912 | $199.91 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
Purchase #2 | $219.43 | 3.528% | $227.1715 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
Purchase #3 | $88.25 | 4.795% | $92.4816 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #4 | $46.96 | 6.815% | $50.1603 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #5 | $149.94 | 7.176% | $160.6997 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #6 | $95.49 | 3.500% | $98.8322 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
Purchase #7 | $6.98 | 7.127% | $7.4775 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $792.79 | $836.7348 | $836.73 | $836.75 | $836.80 |