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 | $37.44 | 8.505% | $40.6243 | $40.62 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $168.55 | 11.737% | $188.3327 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
Purchase #3 | $249.27 | 9.552% | $273.0803 | $273.08 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
Purchase #4 | $209.34 | 4.717% | $219.2146 | $219.21 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
Purchase #5 | $215.59 | 4.492% | $225.2743 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
Purchase #6 | $116.82 | 8.295% | $126.5102 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
Purchase #7 | $155.27 | 12.338% | $174.4272 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,152.28 | $1,247.4636 | $1,247.45 | $1,247.45 | $1,247.40 |