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 | $135.96 | 5.382% | $143.2774 | $143.28 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #2 | $63.51 | 13.586% | $72.1385 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
Purchase #3 | $246.50 | 6.461% | $262.4264 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
Purchase #4 | $187.94 | 10.539% | $207.747 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
Purchase #5 | $83.67 | 7.257% | $89.7419 | $89.74 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
Purchase #6 | $242.69 | 7.479% | $260.8408 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
Purchase #7 | $203.27 | 5.313% | $214.0697 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,163.54 | $1,250.2417 | $1,250.25 | $1,250.30 | $1,250.10 |