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 | $237.76 | 5.265% | $250.2781 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #2 | $146.93 | 10.243% | $161.98 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
Purchase #3 | $232.92 | 13.375% | $264.0731 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
Purchase #4 | $167.29 | 3.397% | $172.9728 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
Purchase #5 | $11.83 | 5.574% | $12.4894 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
Purchase #6 | $121.52 | 4.678% | $127.2047 | $127.20 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #7 | $79.78 | 12.309% | $89.6001 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.03 | $1,078.5982 | $1,078.59 | $1,078.60 | $1,078.70 |