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 | $176.59 | 11.858% | $197.53 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
Purchase #2 | $156.71 | 7.325% | $168.189 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #3 | $158.52 | 13.588% | $180.0597 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #4 | $135.33 | 5.191% | $142.355 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
Purchase #5 | $149.92 | 11.714% | $167.4816 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #6 | $28.56 | 7.634% | $30.7403 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
Purchase #7 | $115.78 | 3.158% | $119.4363 | $119.44 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.41 | $1,005.7919 | $1,005.80 | $1,005.85 | $1,005.80 |