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 | $220.58 | 13.790% | $250.998 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #2 | $30.48 | 9.193% | $33.282 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
Purchase #3 | $235.97 | 12.572% | $265.6361 | $265.64 | $265.65 | $265.60 |
Purchase #4 | $138.45 | 7.178% | $148.3879 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #5 | $79.37 | 3.193% | $81.9043 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #6 | $95.67 | 4.575% | $100.0469 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.88 | 12.300% | $277.2462 | $277.25 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.40 | $1,157.5014 | $1,157.51 | $1,157.55 | $1,157.40 |