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 | $235.37 | 6.204% | $249.9724 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $66.90 | 8.803% | $72.7892 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #3 | $35.86 | 9.643% | $39.318 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
Purchase #4 | $142.48 | 6.870% | $152.2684 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
Purchase #5 | $148.49 | 9.458% | $162.5342 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #6 | $188.67 | 13.470% | $214.0838 | $214.08 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
Purchase #7 | $204.73 | 7.803% | $220.7051 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.50 | $1,111.6711 | $1,111.67 | $1,111.65 | $1,111.70 |