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 | $180.75 | 13.854% | $205.7911 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
Purchase #2 | $209.90 | 12.533% | $236.2068 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
Purchase #3 | $220.37 | 13.561% | $250.2544 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.33 | 4.539% | $42.1606 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #5 | $107.27 | 8.506% | $116.3944 | $116.39 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
Purchase #6 | $241.34 | 7.277% | $258.9023 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #7 | $124.35 | 3.390% | $128.5655 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,124.31 | $1,238.2751 | $1,238.27 | $1,238.25 | $1,238.40 |