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 | $173.98 | 7.106% | $186.343 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
Purchase #2 | $14.65 | 9.146% | $15.9899 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
Purchase #3 | $98.26 | 7.709% | $105.8349 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
Purchase #4 | $124.93 | 8.440% | $135.4741 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
Purchase #5 | $147.72 | 4.406% | $154.2285 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
Purchase #6 | $143.52 | 10.368% | $158.4002 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #7 | $208.85 | 3.302% | $215.7462 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.91 | $972.0168 | $972.01 | $972.05 | $971.90 |