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 | $249.96 | 8.329% | $270.7792 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
Purchase #2 | $213.65 | 4.142% | $222.4994 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.57 | 12.853% | $78.5118 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $23.67 | 5.284% | $24.9207 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
Purchase #5 | $147.60 | 5.615% | $155.8877 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
Purchase #6 | $161.78 | 6.190% | $171.7942 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #7 | $203.78 | 6.657% | $217.3456 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.01 | $1,141.7386 | $1,141.74 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.70 |