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 | $183.56 | 9.231% | $200.5044 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $185.80 | 6.811% | $198.4548 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
Purchase #3 | $141.27 | 6.523% | $150.485 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #4 | $247.89 | 7.414% | $266.2686 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
Purchase #5 | $192.96 | 12.336% | $216.7635 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
Purchase #6 | $79.46 | 10.133% | $87.5117 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #7 | $185.79 | 4.807% | $194.7209 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,216.73 | $1,314.7089 | $1,314.70 | $1,314.65 | $1,314.80 |