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 | $208.55 | 4.328% | $217.576 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #2 | $17.52 | 8.731% | $19.0497 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
Purchase #3 | $213.67 | 7.786% | $230.3063 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #4 | $237.31 | 3.177% | $244.8493 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
Purchase #5 | $45.48 | 3.669% | $47.1487 | $47.15 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
Purchase #6 | $195.71 | 4.228% | $203.9846 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
Purchase #7 | $28.71 | 4.449% | $29.9873 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.95 | $992.9019 | $992.91 | $992.95 | $992.80 |