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 | $220.57 | 13.109% | $249.4845 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.70 | 7.511% | $211.4741 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
Purchase #3 | $210.69 | 3.636% | $218.3507 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 10.127% | $7.5878 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
Purchase #5 | $127.28 | 3.304% | $131.4853 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #6 | $36.79 | 8.649% | $39.972 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
Purchase #7 | $151.49 | 6.685% | $161.6171 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.41 | $1,019.9715 | $1,019.97 | $1,019.95 | $1,020.10 |