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 | $177.75 | 11.681% | $198.513 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #2 | $230.57 | 4.426% | $240.775 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #3 | $213.84 | 12.653% | $240.8972 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #4 | $132.42 | 5.396% | $139.5654 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
Purchase #5 | $151.85 | 10.214% | $167.36 | $167.36 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
Purchase #6 | $158.65 | 9.364% | $173.506 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #7 | $104.66 | 10.118% | $115.2495 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.74 | $1,275.8661 | $1,275.88 | $1,275.85 | $1,275.90 |