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 | $155.79 | 13.610% | $176.993 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
Purchase #2 | $84.41 | 8.301% | $91.4169 | $91.42 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
Purchase #3 | $187.45 | 4.676% | $196.2152 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $147.67 | 7.520% | $158.7748 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #5 | $149.53 | 8.636% | $162.4434 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
Purchase #6 | $170.88 | 8.695% | $185.738 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
Purchase #7 | $238.63 | 13.328% | $270.4346 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,134.36 | $1,242.0159 | $1,242.01 | $1,242.00 | $1,241.90 |