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 | $223.89 | 7.401% | $240.4601 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.96 | 5.831% | $178.8121 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
Purchase #3 | $92.34 | 5.510% | $97.4279 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
Purchase #4 | $249.48 | 10.471% | $275.6031 | $275.60 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #5 | $113.60 | 9.872% | $124.8146 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
Purchase #6 | $219.67 | 12.147% | $246.3533 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
Purchase #7 | $123.86 | 6.146% | $131.4724 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,191.80 | $1,294.9435 | $1,294.93 | $1,294.90 | $1,295.00 |