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 | $229.72 | 5.733% | $242.8898 | $242.89 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
Purchase #2 | $102.85 | 4.167% | $107.1358 | $107.14 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
Purchase #3 | $132.53 | 13.648% | $150.6177 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #4 | $36.43 | 4.162% | $37.9462 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #5 | $42.71 | 6.327% | $45.4123 | $45.41 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.65 | 4.873% | $255.5231 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #7 | $214.86 | 11.383% | $239.3175 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.75 | $1,078.8424 | $1,078.85 | $1,078.80 | $1,078.70 |