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 | $37.46 | 10.752% | $41.4877 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
Purchase #2 | $214.55 | 9.135% | $234.1491 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.10 |
Purchase #3 | $15.33 | 5.521% | $16.1764 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #4 | $244.88 | 10.251% | $269.9826 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #5 | $228.29 | 5.247% | $240.2684 | $240.27 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #6 | $206.37 | 5.536% | $217.7946 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #7 | $140.48 | 7.367% | $150.8292 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.36 | $1,170.6880 | $1,170.69 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.70 |