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 | $184.90 | 8.273% | $200.1968 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #2 | $41.80 | 3.787% | $43.383 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #3 | $96.66 | 11.471% | $107.7479 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
Purchase #4 | $164.93 | 4.268% | $171.9692 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
Purchase #5 | $152.72 | 12.218% | $171.3793 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #6 | $220.48 | 3.648% | $228.5231 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #7 | $135.74 | 10.754% | $150.3375 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.23 | $1,073.5368 | $1,073.54 | $1,073.55 | $1,073.50 |