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 | $90.72 | 10.269% | $100.036 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
Purchase #2 | $14.80 | 7.649% | $15.9321 | $15.93 | $15.95 | $15.90 |
Purchase #3 | $141.46 | 11.265% | $157.3955 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.51 | 5.716% | $42.8256 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
Purchase #5 | $147.86 | 8.494% | $160.4192 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #6 | $245.73 | 6.430% | $261.5304 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #7 | $218.36 | 5.654% | $230.7061 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.44 | $968.8449 | $968.86 | $968.90 | $968.70 |