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 | $165.48 | 3.339% | $171.0054 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #2 | $119.99 | 9.535% | $131.431 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
Purchase #3 | $124.41 | 5.357% | $131.0746 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
Purchase #4 | $40.85 | 3.388% | $42.234 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #5 | $226.48 | 7.595% | $243.6812 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #6 | $37.69 | 12.141% | $42.2659 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
Purchase #7 | $82.25 | 8.308% | $89.0833 | $89.08 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.15 | $850.7754 | $850.77 | $850.80 | $850.80 |