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 | $245.69 | 3.790% | $255.0017 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $182.68 | 12.603% | $205.7032 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
Purchase #3 | $231.53 | 3.378% | $239.3511 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
Purchase #4 | $221.35 | 9.541% | $242.469 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
Purchase #5 | $32.46 | 13.171% | $36.7353 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
Purchase #6 | $31.41 | 9.539% | $34.4062 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #7 | $245.36 | 5.642% | $259.2032 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,190.48 | $1,272.8697 | $1,272.87 | $1,272.85 | $1,272.90 |