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 | $226.98 | 12.807% | $256.0493 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
Purchase #2 | $204.32 | 10.144% | $225.0462 | $225.05 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
Purchase #3 | $161.84 | 13.320% | $183.3971 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
Purchase #4 | $182.50 | 3.492% | $188.8729 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
Purchase #5 | $36.44 | 8.566% | $39.5615 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
Purchase #6 | $213.36 | 11.184% | $237.2222 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
Purchase #7 | $105.55 | 13.222% | $119.5058 | $119.51 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.99 | $1,249.6550 | $1,249.66 | $1,249.60 | $1,249.60 |