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 | $153.50 | 10.444% | $169.5315 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #2 | $236.83 | 4.388% | $247.2221 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #3 | $33.56 | 5.203% | $35.3061 | $35.31 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
Purchase #4 | $44.62 | 13.671% | $50.72 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
Purchase #5 | $161.67 | 11.188% | $179.7576 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #6 | $138.95 | 12.464% | $156.2687 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
Purchase #7 | $240.86 | 7.731% | $259.4809 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.99 | $1,098.2869 | $1,098.29 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.30 |