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 | $230.36 | 8.594% | $250.1571 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $163.52 | 5.401% | $172.3517 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #3 | $104.53 | 4.714% | $109.4575 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
Purchase #4 | $109.33 | 7.161% | $117.1591 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
Purchase #5 | $220.27 | 13.166% | $249.2707 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
Purchase #6 | $121.60 | 8.190% | $131.559 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
Purchase #7 | $179.88 | 8.529% | $195.222 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,129.49 | $1,225.1771 | $1,225.18 | $1,225.10 | $1,225.40 |