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 | $241.52 | 6.183% | $256.4532 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $70.55 | 4.149% | $73.4771 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $108.92 | 13.111% | $123.2005 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
Purchase #4 | $79.76 | 10.529% | $88.1579 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
Purchase #5 | $247.62 | 6.698% | $264.2056 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
Purchase #6 | $52.67 | 3.367% | $54.4434 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
Purchase #7 | $140.59 | 6.701% | $150.0109 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.63 | $1,009.9486 | $1,009.95 | $1,009.95 | $1,010.00 |