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 | $221.68 | 8.528% | $240.5849 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #2 | $248.25 | 4.277% | $258.8677 | $258.87 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
Purchase #3 | $37.88 | 5.106% | $39.8142 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #4 | $167.90 | 13.388% | $190.3785 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
Purchase #5 | $168.91 | 9.622% | $185.1625 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #6 | $187.66 | 9.258% | $205.0336 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
Purchase #7 | $160.70 | 4.718% | $168.2818 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,192.98 | $1,288.1232 | $1,288.11 | $1,288.15 | $1,288.20 |