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 | $131.35 | 3.163% | $135.5046 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.57 | 12.660% | $218.076 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
Purchase #3 | $188.61 | 4.191% | $196.5146 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 12.656% | $8.9224 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
Purchase #5 | $223.89 | 11.283% | $249.1515 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #6 | $200.79 | 9.394% | $219.6522 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
Purchase #7 | $44.72 | 11.414% | $49.8243 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.85 | $1,077.6456 | $1,077.63 | $1,077.60 | $1,077.70 |