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 | $160.52 | 6.350% | $170.713 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
Purchase #2 | $82.66 | 9.548% | $90.5524 | $90.55 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
Purchase #3 | $95.70 | 12.134% | $107.3122 | $107.31 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
Purchase #4 | $159.68 | 6.377% | $169.8628 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.78 | 3.716% | $192.6836 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
Purchase #6 | $16.47 | 5.856% | $17.4345 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.44 | 10.695% | $267.262 | $267.26 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.25 | $1,015.8205 | $1,015.80 | $1,015.80 | $1,015.90 |