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 | $248.84 | 5.489% | $262.4988 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #2 | $26.34 | 12.253% | $29.5674 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
Purchase #3 | $190.29 | 13.441% | $215.8669 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
Purchase #4 | $98.71 | 5.230% | $103.8725 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
Purchase #5 | $35.81 | 12.558% | $40.307 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
Purchase #6 | $248.60 | 12.469% | $279.5979 | $279.60 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
Purchase #7 | $219.29 | 9.193% | $239.4493 | $239.45 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,067.88 | $1,171.1598 | $1,171.17 | $1,171.10 | $1,171.20 |