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 | $229.40 | 9.181% | $250.4612 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $178.25 | 13.582% | $202.4599 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
Purchase #3 | $200.49 | 4.459% | $209.4298 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
Purchase #4 | $72.62 | 10.755% | $80.4303 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #5 | $232.38 | 11.596% | $259.3268 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
Purchase #6 | $24.89 | 11.645% | $27.7884 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #7 | $56.85 | 8.365% | $61.6055 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.88 | $1,091.5019 | $1,091.51 | $1,091.55 | $1,091.50 |