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 | $171.27 | 8.805% | $186.3503 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
Purchase #2 | $23.81 | 4.689% | $24.9265 | $24.93 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
Purchase #3 | $74.69 | 5.743% | $78.9794 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #4 | $178.50 | 12.269% | $200.4002 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #5 | $132.34 | 11.335% | $147.3407 | $147.34 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
Purchase #6 | $169.43 | 10.641% | $187.459 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #7 | $209.65 | 6.784% | $223.8727 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.69 | $1,049.3288 | $1,049.33 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.40 |