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 | $197.66 | 10.508% | $218.4301 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
Purchase #2 | $79.32 | 7.502% | $85.2706 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
Purchase #3 | $146.28 | 11.442% | $163.0174 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
Purchase #4 | $152.92 | 11.813% | $170.9844 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #5 | $80.88 | 5.611% | $85.4182 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #6 | $126.49 | 4.166% | $131.7596 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
Purchase #7 | $139.95 | 6.216% | $148.6493 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $923.50 | $1,003.5296 | $1,003.53 | $1,003.50 | $1,003.50 |