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 | $228.54 | 9.663% | $250.6238 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #2 | $128.98 | 10.517% | $142.5448 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.51 | 8.523% | $178.5312 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
Purchase #4 | $108.85 | 5.159% | $114.4656 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
Purchase #5 | $54.78 | 10.813% | $60.7034 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #6 | $224.58 | 7.542% | $241.5178 | $241.52 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
Purchase #7 | $200.95 | 5.561% | $212.1248 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,111.19 | $1,200.5114 | $1,200.50 | $1,200.45 | $1,200.40 |