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 | $172.88 | 5.848% | $182.99 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Purchase #2 | $245.34 | 9.612% | $268.9221 | $268.92 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
Purchase #3 | $224.95 | 6.673% | $239.9609 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
Purchase #4 | $169.51 | 3.204% | $174.9411 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
Purchase #5 | $128.89 | 9.817% | $141.5431 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #6 | $116.69 | 12.575% | $131.3638 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
Purchase #7 | $171.90 | 4.755% | $180.0738 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,230.16 | $1,319.7948 | $1,319.78 | $1,319.75 | $1,319.80 |