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 | $176.95 | 10.862% | $196.1703 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #2 | $98.64 | 3.661% | $102.2512 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
Purchase #3 | $213.70 | 10.417% | $235.9611 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
Purchase #4 | $209.59 | 11.754% | $234.2252 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
Purchase #5 | $217.70 | 8.486% | $236.174 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
Purchase #6 | $181.60 | 5.701% | $191.953 | $191.95 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
Purchase #7 | $148.43 | 8.814% | $161.5126 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,246.61 | $1,358.2474 | $1,358.24 | $1,358.20 | $1,358.40 |