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 | $166.62 | 3.559% | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #2 | $231.51 | 7.699% | $249.334 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.53 | 13.184% | $212.254 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
Purchase #4 | $175.64 | 10.252% | $193.6466 | $193.65 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.36 | 5.863% | $254.4523 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #6 | $110.62 | 10.559% | $122.3004 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
Purchase #7 | $127.86 | 7.578% | $137.5492 | $137.55 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,240.14 | $1,342.0865 | $1,342.08 | $1,342.10 | $1,342.10 |