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 | $129.73 | 9.842% | $142.498 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.27 | 12.363% | $250.8729 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
Purchase #3 | $149.70 | 10.735% | $165.7703 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
Purchase #4 | $154.87 | 12.269% | $173.871 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
Purchase #5 | $167.91 | 6.778% | $179.2909 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #6 | $118.65 | 6.644% | $126.5331 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
Purchase #7 | $194.52 | 11.336% | $216.5708 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.65 | $1,255.4070 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.35 | $1,255.50 |