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 | $198.37 | 12.156% | $222.4839 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #2 | $74.92 | 11.314% | $83.3964 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #3 | $245.38 | 3.452% | $253.8505 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
Purchase #4 | $186.36 | 13.476% | $211.4739 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
Purchase #5 | $240.69 | 3.682% | $249.5522 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #6 | $174.63 | 4.833% | $183.0699 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
Purchase #7 | $164.87 | 8.837% | $179.4396 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,285.22 | $1,383.2664 | $1,383.26 | $1,383.25 | $1,383.40 |