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 | $207.94 | 8.463% | $225.538 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
Purchase #2 | $51.67 | 7.164% | $55.3716 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.50 | 13.181% | $250.6959 | $250.70 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #4 | $178.33 | 3.592% | $184.7356 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
Purchase #5 | $202.68 | 10.551% | $224.0648 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
Purchase #6 | $185.92 | 4.536% | $194.3533 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
Purchase #7 | $136.41 | 3.131% | $140.681 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.45 | $1,275.4402 | $1,275.44 | $1,275.45 | $1,275.50 |