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 | $9.87 | 9.220% | $10.78 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
Purchase #2 | $84.72 | 10.576% | $93.68 | $93.68 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
Purchase #3 | $138.42 | 4.386% | $144.4911 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #4 | $171.51 | 10.307% | $189.1875 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
Purchase #5 | $240.38 | 6.222% | $255.3364 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #6 | $137.72 | 3.817% | $142.9768 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Purchase #7 | $77.70 | 3.668% | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $860.32 | $917.0018 | $917.01 | $917.10 | $917.10 |