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 | $238.70 | 13.586% | $271.1298 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
Purchase #2 | $78.52 | 8.870% | $85.4847 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #3 | $153.67 | 4.856% | $161.1322 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
Purchase #4 | $236.50 | 12.748% | $266.649 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
Purchase #5 | $34.57 | 5.798% | $36.5744 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
Purchase #6 | $229.44 | 8.247% | $248.3619 | $248.36 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #7 | $40.41 | 3.219% | $41.7108 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.81 | $1,111.0428 | $1,111.03 | $1,111.05 | $1,111.00 |