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 | $225.57 | 5.568% | $238.1297 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
Purchase #2 | $107.42 | 4.776% | $112.5504 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
Purchase #3 | $160.56 | 8.697% | $174.5239 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #4 | $232.71 | 12.265% | $261.2519 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
Purchase #5 | $106.56 | 10.753% | $118.0184 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
Purchase #6 | $203.75 | 5.812% | $215.592 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #7 | $178.63 | 3.246% | $184.4283 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,215.20 | $1,304.4946 | $1,304.49 | $1,304.50 | $1,304.50 |