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 | $23.36 | 4.827% | $24.4876 | $24.49 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
Purchase #2 | $218.96 | 11.713% | $244.6068 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
Purchase #3 | $207.42 | 10.572% | $229.3484 | $229.35 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
Purchase #4 | $161.42 | 11.832% | $180.5192 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #5 | $215.64 | 11.603% | $240.6607 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
Purchase #6 | $246.52 | 9.714% | $270.467 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #7 | $155.53 | 3.497% | $160.9689 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,228.85 | $1,351.0586 | $1,351.07 | $1,351.00 | $1,351.10 |