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 | $235.43 | 6.246% | $250.135 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #2 | $78.79 | 8.628% | $85.588 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #3 | $107.74 | 9.299% | $117.7587 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
Purchase #4 | $246.39 | 13.478% | $279.5984 | $279.60 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
Purchase #5 | $50.32 | 5.687% | $53.1817 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
Purchase #6 | $194.63 | 6.178% | $206.6542 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
Purchase #7 | $200.28 | 6.132% | $212.5612 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,113.58 | $1,205.4772 | $1,205.48 | $1,205.50 | $1,205.60 |