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 | $207.68 | 8.841% | $226.041 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
Purchase #2 | $178.81 | 6.351% | $190.1662 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
Purchase #3 | $104.43 | 12.521% | $117.5057 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 3.439% | $18.3604 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $183.42 | 7.611% | $197.3801 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
Purchase #6 | $205.77 | 6.338% | $218.8117 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #7 | $100.66 | 11.528% | $112.2641 | $112.26 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.52 | $1,080.5292 | $1,080.53 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.60 |