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 | $201.26 | 9.446% | $220.271 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
Purchase #2 | $14.52 | 5.759% | $15.3562 | $15.36 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
Purchase #3 | $174.50 | 12.132% | $195.6703 | $195.67 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
Purchase #4 | $47.43 | 7.219% | $50.854 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $241.50 | 13.425% | $273.9214 | $273.92 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
Purchase #6 | $204.72 | 13.481% | $232.3183 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
Purchase #7 | $236.73 | 5.709% | $250.2449 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.66 | $1,238.6361 | $1,238.63 | $1,238.55 | $1,238.70 |