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 | $173.91 | 10.158% | $191.5758 | $191.58 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
Purchase #2 | $22.39 | 8.792% | $24.3585 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
Purchase #3 | $232.25 | 7.637% | $249.9869 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #4 | $226.51 | 5.362% | $238.6555 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
Purchase #5 | $78.26 | 6.274% | $83.17 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #6 | $162.78 | 7.444% | $174.8973 | $174.90 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $196.37 | 7.862% | $211.8086 | $211.81 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.47 | $1,174.4526 | $1,174.47 | $1,174.45 | $1,174.60 |