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 | $114.74 | 13.340% | $130.0463 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
Purchase #2 | $84.57 | 11.419% | $94.227 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
Purchase #3 | $88.99 | 8.191% | $96.2792 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.75 | 12.707% | $182.3036 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
Purchase #5 | $242.45 | 11.355% | $269.9802 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #6 | $212.89 | 5.810% | $225.2589 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
Purchase #7 | $230.73 | 12.797% | $260.2565 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,136.12 | $1,258.3517 | $1,258.36 | $1,258.40 | $1,258.40 |