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 | $225.91 | 13.490% | $256.3853 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #2 | $195.99 | 4.253% | $204.3255 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
Purchase #3 | $208.93 | 4.547% | $218.43 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
Purchase #4 | $16.54 | 9.763% | $18.1548 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
Purchase #5 | $243.25 | 11.668% | $271.6324 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
Purchase #6 | $127.26 | 12.714% | $143.4398 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
Purchase #7 | $238.36 | 7.874% | $257.1285 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,256.24 | $1,369.4963 | $1,369.50 | $1,369.60 | $1,369.40 |