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 | $128.82 | 10.594% | $142.4672 | $142.47 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.75 | 5.254% | $97.6231 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #3 | $174.50 | 4.146% | $181.7348 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
Purchase #4 | $130.80 | 13.274% | $148.1624 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
Purchase #5 | $105.67 | 12.157% | $118.5163 | $118.52 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
Purchase #6 | $115.75 | 7.136% | $124.0099 | $124.01 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
Purchase #7 | $229.28 | 4.668% | $239.9828 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.57 | $1,052.4965 | $1,052.49 | $1,052.45 | $1,052.50 |