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 | $217.82 | 9.507% | $238.5281 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.99 | 3.375% | $79.5884 | $79.59 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
Purchase #3 | $105.35 | 4.734% | $110.3373 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.51 | 9.250% | $31.1472 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #5 | $5.95 | 11.674% | $6.6446 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
Purchase #6 | $147.41 | 9.733% | $161.7574 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
Purchase #7 | $219.45 | 4.863% | $230.1219 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $801.48 | $858.1249 | $858.13 | $858.15 | $858.00 |