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 | $167.32 | 10.707% | $185.235 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $67.70 | 8.170% | $73.2311 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
Purchase #3 | $240.77 | 11.560% | $268.603 | $268.60 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
Purchase #4 | $192.81 | 12.178% | $216.2904 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #5 | $159.71 | 3.642% | $165.5266 | $165.53 | $165.55 | $165.50 |
Purchase #6 | $160.31 | 6.295% | $170.4015 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #7 | $57.37 | 4.806% | $60.1272 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.99 | $1,139.4148 | $1,139.42 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.30 |