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 | $160.88 | 11.209% | $178.913 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
Purchase #2 | $45.58 | 7.523% | $49.009 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
Purchase #3 | $41.76 | 3.694% | $43.3026 | $43.30 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #4 | $188.27 | 4.365% | $196.488 | $196.49 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #5 | $71.36 | 12.819% | $80.5076 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #6 | $114.50 | 7.115% | $122.6467 | $122.65 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
Purchase #7 | $62.61 | 8.747% | $68.0865 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $684.96 | $738.9534 | $738.96 | $738.95 | $738.90 |