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 | $170.30 | 11.404% | $189.721 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
Purchase #2 | $195.35 | 8.774% | $212.49 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #3 | $239.76 | 4.398% | $250.3046 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $174.58 | 9.794% | $191.6784 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
Purchase #5 | $166.50 | 12.591% | $187.464 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #6 | $116.25 | 6.788% | $124.1411 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
Purchase #7 | $174.89 | 13.537% | $198.5649 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,237.63 | $1,354.3640 | $1,354.35 | $1,354.35 | $1,354.40 |