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 | $239.59 | 10.379% | $264.457 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.77 | 8.539% | $80.0692 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #3 | $148.87 | 11.683% | $166.2625 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
Purchase #4 | $222.92 | 9.441% | $243.9659 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
Purchase #5 | $181.95 | 4.746% | $190.5853 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
Purchase #6 | $42.68 | 6.501% | $45.4546 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #7 | $140.70 | 9.529% | $154.1073 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.48 | $1,144.9018 | $1,144.91 | $1,144.85 | $1,145.10 |