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 | $246.73 | 3.406% | $255.1336 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
Purchase #2 | $25.95 | 11.357% | $28.8971 | $28.90 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
Purchase #3 | $143.72 | 8.666% | $156.1748 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
Purchase #4 | $168.99 | 3.467% | $174.8489 | $174.85 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
Purchase #5 | $27.41 | 4.626% | $28.678 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
Purchase #6 | $221.26 | 9.245% | $241.7155 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
Purchase #7 | $88.45 | 9.529% | $96.8784 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.51 | $982.3263 | $982.33 | $982.35 | $982.30 |