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 | $249.81 | 3.140% | $257.654 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
Purchase #2 | $81.55 | 7.482% | $87.6516 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
Purchase #3 | $55.63 | 12.141% | $62.384 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
Purchase #4 | $198.46 | 4.740% | $207.867 | $207.87 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
Purchase #5 | $77.34 | 13.204% | $87.552 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
Purchase #6 | $159.36 | 12.852% | $179.8409 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
Purchase #7 | $163.27 | 9.522% | $178.8166 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.42 | $1,061.7661 | $1,061.76 | $1,061.75 | $1,061.90 |