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 | $230.93 | 6.324% | $245.534 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.57 | 5.534% | $70.254 | $70.25 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #3 | $184.80 | 8.399% | $200.3214 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $128.58 | 3.780% | $133.4403 | $133.44 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
Purchase #5 | $53.28 | 8.686% | $57.9079 | $57.91 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
Purchase #6 | $119.54 | 9.741% | $131.1844 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #7 | $219.50 | 12.498% | $246.9331 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.20 | $1,085.5751 | $1,085.56 | $1,085.60 | $1,085.50 |