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 | $188.51 | 3.734% | $195.549 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
Purchase #2 | $16.25 | 13.268% | $18.4061 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #3 | $143.35 | 12.497% | $161.2644 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
Purchase #4 | $55.30 | 5.778% | $58.4952 | $58.50 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
Purchase #5 | $145.31 | 7.396% | $156.0571 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
Purchase #6 | $226.31 | 6.863% | $241.8417 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
Purchase #7 | $218.71 | 4.753% | $229.1053 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.74 | $1,060.7188 | $1,060.73 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.70 |