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 | $170.45 | 4.431% | $178.0026 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Purchase #2 | $108.42 | 9.472% | $118.6895 | $118.69 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
Purchase #3 | $48.41 | 9.357% | $52.9397 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
Purchase #4 | $73.98 | 3.696% | $76.7143 | $76.71 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
Purchase #5 | $183.68 | 5.522% | $193.8228 | $193.82 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
Purchase #6 | $88.30 | 11.549% | $98.4978 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #7 | $237.35 | 6.168% | $251.9897 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $910.59 | $970.6564 | $970.65 | $970.65 | $970.60 |