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 | $221.50 | 5.667% | $234.0524 | $234.05 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
Purchase #2 | $116.68 | 12.363% | $131.1051 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #3 | $225.89 | 7.503% | $242.8385 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.56 | 12.646% | $31.0452 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
Purchase #5 | $226.39 | 7.284% | $242.8802 | $242.88 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
Purchase #6 | $242.95 | 11.449% | $270.7653 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
Purchase #7 | $219.48 | 13.518% | $249.1493 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,280.45 | $1,401.8360 | $1,401.85 | $1,401.85 | $1,401.80 |