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 | $240.33 | 3.603% | $248.9891 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
Purchase #2 | $55.70 | 11.498% | $62.1044 | $62.10 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
Purchase #3 | $99.77 | 9.453% | $109.2013 | $109.20 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
Purchase #4 | $154.90 | 4.399% | $161.7141 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
Purchase #5 | $156.80 | 3.221% | $161.8505 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
Purchase #6 | $58.64 | 9.735% | $64.3486 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
Purchase #7 | $217.70 | 13.567% | $247.2354 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.84 | $1,055.4434 | $1,055.44 | $1,055.45 | $1,055.40 |