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 | $27.29 | 5.849% | $28.8862 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
Purchase #2 | $114.32 | 13.787% | $130.0813 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
Purchase #3 | $226.96 | 8.268% | $245.7251 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
Purchase #4 | $247.46 | 12.848% | $279.2537 | $279.25 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
Purchase #5 | $141.45 | 6.434% | $150.5509 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #6 | $173.94 | 3.156% | $179.4295 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #7 | $240.75 | 9.395% | $263.3685 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.17 | $1,277.2952 | $1,277.30 | $1,277.35 | $1,277.40 |