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 | $223.75 | 7.301% | $240.086 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #2 | $111.36 | 9.762% | $122.231 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
Purchase #3 | $153.67 | 9.625% | $168.4607 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $79.31 | 7.692% | $85.4105 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #5 | $237.90 | 3.547% | $246.3383 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
Purchase #6 | $250.50 | 8.152% | $270.9208 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
Purchase #7 | $111.31 | 6.374% | $118.4049 | $118.40 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,167.80 | $1,251.8522 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.80 |