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 | $171.25 | 7.279% | $183.7153 | $183.72 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
Purchase #2 | $168.46 | 3.618% | $174.5549 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #3 | $239.86 | 6.138% | $254.5826 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #4 | $244.50 | 13.574% | $277.6884 | $277.69 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
Purchase #5 | $249.38 | 11.801% | $278.8093 | $278.81 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
Purchase #6 | $152.95 | 3.604% | $158.4623 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $154.91 | 11.312% | $172.4334 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,381.31 | $1,500.2462 | $1,500.24 | $1,500.25 | $1,500.30 |