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 | $158.43 | 4.436% | $165.458 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #2 | $47.28 | 3.693% | $49.0261 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
Purchase #3 | $183.45 | 5.262% | $193.1031 | $193.10 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
Purchase #4 | $72.25 | 7.572% | $77.7208 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
Purchase #5 | $87.77 | 10.198% | $96.7208 | $96.72 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
Purchase #6 | $23.25 | 13.802% | $26.459 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
Purchase #7 | $110.78 | 7.183% | $118.7373 | $118.74 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $683.21 | $727.2251 | $727.23 | $727.20 | $727.20 |