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 | $159.34 | 9.545% | $174.549 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
Purchase #2 | $213.54 | 5.865% | $226.0641 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
Purchase #3 | $135.41 | 5.331% | $142.6287 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
Purchase #4 | $168.49 | 6.419% | $179.3054 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $183.30 | 9.146% | $200.0646 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
Purchase #6 | $142.37 | 5.861% | $150.7143 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
Purchase #7 | $105.99 | 13.618% | $120.4237 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.44 | $1,193.7498 | $1,193.74 | $1,193.70 | $1,193.70 |