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 | $170.77 | 5.799% | $180.673 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
Purchase #2 | $213.50 | 7.254% | $228.9873 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
Purchase #3 | $72.94 | 9.759% | $80.0582 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #4 | $52.84 | 13.273% | $59.8535 | $59.85 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
Purchase #5 | $76.79 | 7.145% | $82.2766 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #6 | $163.78 | 6.215% | $173.9589 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #7 | $216.71 | 8.567% | $235.2755 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.33 | $1,041.0830 | $1,041.09 | $1,041.10 | $1,041.30 |