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 | $184.92 | 10.842% | $204.969 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #2 | $17.65 | 3.578% | $18.2815 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #3 | $56.38 | 13.435% | $63.9547 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
Purchase #4 | $45.60 | 6.715% | $48.662 | $48.66 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
Purchase #5 | $174.97 | 13.298% | $198.2375 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #6 | $27.56 | 12.109% | $30.8972 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #7 | $71.82 | 13.325% | $81.39 | $81.39 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $578.90 | $646.3919 | $646.39 | $646.40 | $646.50 |