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 | $26.78 | 13.865% | $30.493 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.38 | 3.176% | $188.1724 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
Purchase #3 | $166.83 | 12.121% | $187.0515 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 5.843% | $15.6118 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
Purchase #5 | $111.64 | 5.650% | $117.9477 | $117.95 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
Purchase #6 | $221.80 | 13.218% | $251.1175 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #7 | $178.68 | 6.660% | $190.5801 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.86 | $980.9740 | $980.97 | $980.95 | $981.00 |