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 | $229.87 | 10.706% | $254.4799 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.87 | 9.485% | $45.8414 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
Purchase #3 | $32.87 | 12.563% | $36.9995 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
Purchase #4 | $92.79 | 10.520% | $102.5515 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
Purchase #5 | $224.57 | 4.368% | $234.3792 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #6 | $141.81 | 4.675% | $148.4396 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
Purchase #7 | $232.60 | 13.812% | $264.7267 | $264.73 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.38 | $1,087.4178 | $1,087.42 | $1,087.50 | $1,087.40 |