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 | $250.35 | 9.859% | $275.032 | $275.03 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
Purchase #2 | $21.83 | 13.840% | $24.8513 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
Purchase #3 | $12.73 | 7.274% | $13.656 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
Purchase #4 | $18.57 | 5.238% | $19.5427 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
Purchase #5 | $112.93 | 10.476% | $124.7605 | $124.76 | $124.75 | $124.80 |
Purchase #6 | $58.69 | 11.172% | $65.2468 | $65.25 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
Purchase #7 | $168.81 | 9.614% | $185.0394 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $643.91 | $708.1287 | $708.13 | $708.15 | $708.10 |