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 | $217.77 | 5.629% | $230.0283 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
Purchase #2 | $23.72 | 3.708% | $24.5995 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
Purchase #3 | $218.59 | 12.171% | $245.1946 | $245.19 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
Purchase #4 | $49.80 | 3.759% | $51.672 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
Purchase #5 | $24.27 | 5.333% | $25.5643 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
Purchase #6 | $242.62 | 5.737% | $256.5391 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $241.28 | 10.609% | $266.8774 | $266.88 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.05 | $1,100.4752 | $1,100.47 | $1,100.50 | $1,100.50 |