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 | $230.93 | 12.495% | $259.7847 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
Purchase #2 | $239.78 | 5.756% | $253.5817 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
Purchase #3 | $38.96 | 3.567% | $40.3497 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #4 | $152.82 | 6.346% | $162.518 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 3.304% | $5.8367 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
Purchase #6 | $150.29 | 5.790% | $158.9918 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
Purchase #7 | $131.29 | 11.527% | $146.4238 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.72 | $1,027.4864 | $1,027.48 | $1,027.50 | $1,027.40 |