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 | $123.86 | 11.446% | $138.037 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
Purchase #2 | $221.75 | 5.407% | $233.74 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
Purchase #3 | $113.85 | 9.800% | $125.0073 | $125.01 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Purchase #4 | $32.92 | 12.191% | $36.9333 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
Purchase #5 | $245.33 | 6.688% | $261.7377 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #6 | $125.82 | 10.660% | $139.2324 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #7 | $105.51 | 9.171% | $115.1863 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.04 | $1,049.8740 | $1,049.88 | $1,049.95 | $1,049.70 |