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 | $155.89 | 12.512% | $175.395 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #2 | $14.51 | 6.787% | $15.4948 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
Purchase #3 | $98.33 | 6.273% | $104.4982 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #4 | $88.76 | 13.202% | $100.4781 | $100.48 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #5 | $28.39 | 12.762% | $32.0131 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
Purchase #6 | $235.54 | 11.447% | $262.5023 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #7 | $211.89 | 6.300% | $225.2391 | $225.24 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $833.31 | $915.6206 | $915.62 | $915.65 | $915.60 |