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 | $162.75 | 10.725% | $180.2049 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $191.78 | 11.599% | $214.0246 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
Purchase #3 | $184.86 | 11.581% | $206.2686 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
Purchase #4 | $100.63 | 13.177% | $113.89 | $113.89 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 6.250% | $167.11 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
Purchase #6 | $147.77 | 13.806% | $168.1711 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #7 | $209.52 | 10.155% | $230.7968 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.59 | $1,280.4660 | $1,280.46 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.50 |