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 | $203.70 | 10.839% | $225.779 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #2 | $51.25 | 3.559% | $53.074 | $53.07 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
Purchase #3 | $84.98 | 3.240% | $87.7334 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
Purchase #4 | $85.84 | 11.662% | $95.8507 | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
Purchase #5 | $71.36 | 12.605% | $80.3549 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.51 | 4.737% | $248.7608 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
Purchase #7 | $156.50 | 9.867% | $171.9419 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $891.14 | $963.4947 | $963.48 | $963.50 | $963.60 |