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 | $124.85 | 12.539% | $140.5049 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.33 | 4.822% | $111.4572 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $55.73 | 4.206% | $58.074 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
Purchase #4 | $165.81 | 4.618% | $173.4671 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #5 | $202.52 | 3.370% | $209.3449 | $209.34 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
Purchase #6 | $224.25 | 4.507% | $234.3569 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
Purchase #7 | $222.36 | 9.532% | $243.5554 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.85 | $1,170.7604 | $1,170.76 | $1,170.70 | $1,170.90 |