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 | $248.92 | 4.869% | $261.0399 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
Purchase #2 | $86.27 | 6.549% | $91.9198 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #3 | $70.50 | 8.873% | $76.7555 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
Purchase #4 | $239.50 | 12.506% | $269.4519 | $269.45 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
Purchase #5 | $226.47 | 6.750% | $241.7567 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
Purchase #6 | $149.55 | 6.815% | $159.7418 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
Purchase #7 | $131.32 | 5.731% | $138.8459 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,152.53 | $1,239.5115 | $1,239.52 | $1,239.50 | $1,239.50 |