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 | $181.73 | 10.315% | $200.4754 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.75 | 9.751% | $142.4019 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
Purchase #3 | $53.45 | 4.490% | $55.8499 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
Purchase #4 | $243.72 | 13.275% | $276.0738 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
Purchase #5 | $86.69 | 4.663% | $90.7324 | $90.73 | $90.75 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $231.51 | 9.441% | $253.3669 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.65 | 11.591% | $269.6597 | $269.66 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.50 | $1,288.5600 | $1,288.56 | $1,288.55 | $1,288.60 |