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 | $214.94 | 8.621% | $233.47 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
Purchase #2 | $193.86 | 8.445% | $210.2315 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
Purchase #3 | $46.79 | 7.155% | $50.1378 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
Purchase #4 | $247.53 | 7.775% | $266.7755 | $266.78 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
Purchase #5 | $110.96 | 6.349% | $118.0049 | $118.00 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
Purchase #6 | $7.38 | 13.800% | $8.3984 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
Purchase #7 | $149.33 | 12.750% | $168.3696 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.79 | $1,055.3877 | $1,055.39 | $1,055.40 | $1,055.40 |