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 | $198.26 | 9.589% | $217.2712 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
Purchase #2 | $110.56 | 7.739% | $119.1162 | $119.12 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
Purchase #3 | $216.58 | 7.104% | $231.9658 | $231.97 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
Purchase #4 | $37.89 | 11.848% | $42.3792 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $78.98 | 8.424% | $85.6333 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
Purchase #6 | $66.73 | 7.680% | $71.8549 | $71.85 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
Purchase #7 | $216.58 | 12.338% | $243.3016 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.58 | $1,011.5222 | $1,011.52 | $1,011.50 | $1,011.60 |