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 | $120.36 | 5.118% | $126.52 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #2 | $224.78 | 11.255% | $250.079 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #3 | $148.78 | 11.723% | $166.2215 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
Purchase #4 | $70.74 | 12.337% | $79.4672 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #5 | $198.37 | 8.526% | $215.283 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #6 | $182.91 | 4.577% | $191.2818 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
Purchase #7 | $29.78 | 13.352% | $33.7562 | $33.76 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.72 | $1,062.6087 | $1,062.61 | $1,062.60 | $1,062.70 |