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 | $187.60 | 9.290% | $205.028 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
Purchase #2 | $77.61 | 9.232% | $84.775 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #3 | $10.56 | 6.842% | $11.2825 | $11.28 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
Purchase #4 | $156.87 | 9.538% | $171.8323 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
Purchase #5 | $147.51 | 6.614% | $157.2663 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
Purchase #6 | $170.31 | 11.823% | $190.4458 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #7 | $194.65 | 13.213% | $220.3691 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.11 | $1,040.9990 | $1,041.01 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.00 |