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 | $248.98 | 12.647% | $280.4685 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.99 | 9.604% | $27.39 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
Purchase #3 | $87.63 | 4.379% | $91.4673 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
Purchase #4 | $11.37 | 9.380% | $12.4365 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
Purchase #5 | $217.78 | 10.523% | $240.697 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #6 | $171.72 | 4.580% | $179.5848 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
Purchase #7 | $126.54 | 4.689% | $132.4735 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.01 | $964.5176 | $964.52 | $964.50 | $964.60 |