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 | $170.52 | 4.508% | $178.207 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
Purchase #2 | $247.28 | 8.797% | $269.0332 | $269.03 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
Purchase #3 | $66.64 | 11.834% | $74.5262 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
Purchase #4 | $154.46 | 3.425% | $159.7503 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #5 | $157.82 | 8.204% | $170.7676 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
Purchase #6 | $73.52 | 13.739% | $83.6209 | $83.62 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #7 | $206.76 | 5.686% | $218.5164 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,077.00 | $1,154.4216 | $1,154.43 | $1,154.40 | $1,154.40 |