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 | $193.78 | 3.468% | $200.5003 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.26 | 5.457% | $135.2591 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
Purchase #3 | $89.83 | 11.715% | $100.3536 | $100.35 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
Purchase #4 | $249.85 | 9.415% | $273.3734 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
Purchase #5 | $202.55 | 11.593% | $226.0316 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
Purchase #6 | $164.76 | 10.601% | $182.2262 | $182.23 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
Purchase #7 | $147.96 | 5.590% | $156.231 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.99 | $1,273.9752 | $1,273.97 | $1,274.00 | $1,274.00 |