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 | $229.47 | 5.687% | $242.52 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #2 | $165.81 | 11.719% | $185.2413 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $37.25 | 7.416% | $40.0125 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #4 | $22.77 | 9.865% | $25.0163 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
Purchase #5 | $67.96 | 12.412% | $76.3952 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #6 | $177.74 | 10.785% | $196.9093 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #7 | $39.50 | 3.209% | $40.7676 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $740.50 | $806.8622 | $806.87 | $806.80 | $806.80 |