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 | $249.60 | 8.710% | $271.3402 | $271.34 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
Purchase #2 | $13.52 | 13.241% | $15.3102 | $15.31 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
Purchase #3 | $52.50 | 5.580% | $55.4295 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
Purchase #4 | $90.28 | 12.402% | $101.4765 | $101.48 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.28 | 9.462% | $199.5273 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
Purchase #6 | $165.28 | 4.660% | $172.982 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Purchase #7 | $42.55 | 11.611% | $47.4905 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $796.01 | $863.5562 | $863.56 | $863.65 | $863.50 |