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 | $250.50 | 7.693% | $269.771 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
Purchase #2 | $36.91 | 5.102% | $38.7931 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $141.41 | 11.458% | $157.6128 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #4 | $214.94 | 10.473% | $237.4507 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
Purchase #5 | $36.92 | 11.437% | $41.1425 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
Purchase #6 | $225.48 | 9.169% | $246.1543 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
Purchase #7 | $43.76 | 13.137% | $49.5088 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.92 | $1,040.4332 | $1,040.42 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.50 |