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 | $200.78 | 7.707% | $216.2541 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
Purchase #2 | $174.80 | 4.222% | $182.1801 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
Purchase #3 | $223.90 | 10.391% | $247.1654 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
Purchase #4 | $108.98 | 7.802% | $117.4826 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
Purchase #5 | $89.98 | 7.329% | $96.5746 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
Purchase #6 | $212.43 | 12.708% | $239.4256 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
Purchase #7 | $28.66 | 12.440% | $32.2253 | $32.23 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.53 | $1,131.3077 | $1,131.31 | $1,131.35 | $1,131.40 |