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 | $208.58 | 4.650% | $218.279 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #2 | $224.31 | 11.555% | $250.229 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
Purchase #3 | $111.73 | 6.243% | $118.7053 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #4 | $171.25 | 4.731% | $179.3518 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.53 | 9.639% | $238.4977 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #6 | $108.25 | 5.444% | $114.1431 | $114.14 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
Purchase #7 | $30.68 | 7.653% | $33.0279 | $33.03 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.33 | $1,152.2338 | $1,152.24 | $1,152.30 | $1,152.20 |