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 | $249.98 | 5.791% | $264.4563 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
Purchase #2 | $169.99 | 4.153% | $177.0497 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 5.522% | $262.1061 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
Purchase #4 | $223.26 | 3.333% | $230.7013 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
Purchase #5 | $210.56 | 11.667% | $235.126 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
Purchase #6 | $73.26 | 3.143% | $75.5626 | $75.56 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
Purchase #7 | $111.25 | 8.524% | $120.733 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,286.69 | $1,365.7350 | $1,365.74 | $1,365.75 | $1,365.70 |