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 | $228.85 | 9.257% | $250.0346 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $198.75 | 8.363% | $215.3715 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
Purchase #3 | $246.96 | 7.749% | $266.0969 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
Purchase #4 | $76.65 | 10.570% | $84.7519 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
Purchase #5 | $149.37 | 6.150% | $158.5563 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.98 | 12.612% | $271.3724 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
Purchase #7 | $157.57 | 6.274% | $167.4559 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,299.13 | $1,413.6395 | $1,413.64 | $1,413.60 | $1,413.80 |