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 | $167.48 | 9.594% | $183.548 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
Purchase #2 | $5.80 | 11.148% | $6.4466 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
Purchase #3 | $19.80 | 10.611% | $21.901 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
Purchase #4 | $78.65 | 12.279% | $88.3074 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #5 | $190.43 | 13.463% | $216.0676 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
Purchase #6 | $32.65 | 7.711% | $35.1676 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
Purchase #7 | $155.72 | 3.291% | $160.8447 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $650.53 | $712.2829 | $712.29 | $712.25 | $712.20 |