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 | $149.51 | 5.815% | $158.204 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
Purchase #2 | $47.59 | 8.312% | $51.5457 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
Purchase #3 | $131.43 | 12.469% | $147.818 | $147.82 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
Purchase #4 | $17.82 | 8.161% | $19.2743 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #5 | $155.94 | 10.454% | $172.242 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $148.46 | 8.368% | $160.8831 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #7 | $75.52 | 3.610% | $78.2463 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $726.27 | $788.2134 | $788.21 | $788.20 | $788.10 |