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 | $240.74 | 6.358% | $256.0462 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #2 | $143.89 | 6.489% | $153.227 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $34.43 | 10.608% | $38.0823 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
Purchase #4 | $131.27 | 12.170% | $147.2456 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
Purchase #5 | $134.65 | 5.632% | $142.2335 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
Purchase #6 | $82.32 | 11.241% | $91.5736 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
Purchase #7 | $218.33 | 11.139% | $242.6498 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.63 | $1,071.0580 | $1,071.06 | $1,071.10 | $1,070.90 |