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 | $154.97 | 6.498% | $165.04 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
Purchase #2 | $80.75 | 3.283% | $83.401 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #3 | $100.55 | 3.326% | $103.8943 | $103.89 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.39 | 4.502% | $227.1769 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
Purchase #5 | $135.89 | 13.681% | $154.4811 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #6 | $55.51 | 5.134% | $58.3599 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
Purchase #7 | $55.42 | 13.451% | $62.8745 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.48 | $855.2277 | $855.22 | $855.25 | $855.30 |