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 | $157.64 | 5.550% | $166.389 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
Purchase #2 | $72.57 | 3.846% | $75.361 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
Purchase #3 | $218.37 | 4.109% | $227.3428 | $227.34 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
Purchase #4 | $85.47 | 11.112% | $94.9674 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
Purchase #5 | $200.61 | 5.153% | $210.9474 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
Purchase #6 | $80.81 | 10.155% | $89.0163 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Purchase #7 | $157.74 | 3.536% | $163.3177 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.21 | $1,027.3416 | $1,027.35 | $1,027.30 | $1,027.30 |