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 | $79.91 | 3.300% | $82.547 | $82.55 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.51 | 8.336% | $180.3903 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #3 | $140.76 | 4.731% | $147.4194 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #4 | $184.52 | 3.141% | $190.3158 | $190.32 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #5 | $173.49 | 12.730% | $195.5753 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #6 | $221.28 | 10.608% | $244.7534 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
Purchase #7 | $39.79 | 7.702% | $42.8546 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.26 | $1,083.8558 | $1,083.86 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.90 |