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 | $179.64 | 4.669% | $188.0274 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #2 | $97.68 | 7.333% | $104.8429 | $104.84 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
Purchase #3 | $82.95 | 12.355% | $93.1985 | $93.20 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
Purchase #4 | $139.70 | 6.218% | $148.3865 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #5 | $34.82 | 4.522% | $36.3946 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #6 | $215.97 | 13.177% | $244.4284 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $34.36 | 3.490% | $35.5592 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $785.12 | $850.8375 | $850.84 | $850.90 | $850.80 |