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 | $191.90 | 9.458% | $210.0499 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #2 | $99.61 | 3.595% | $103.191 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
Purchase #3 | $142.69 | 11.295% | $158.8068 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #4 | $109.64 | 4.484% | $114.5563 | $114.56 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
Purchase #5 | $140.85 | 12.760% | $158.8225 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #6 | $200.85 | 7.619% | $216.1528 | $216.15 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
Purchase #7 | $14.82 | 12.716% | $16.7045 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.36 | $978.2838 | $978.28 | $978.25 | $978.30 |