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 | $245.90 | 10.597% | $271.958 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #2 | $61.54 | 12.753% | $69.3882 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
Purchase #3 | $81.79 | 13.204% | $92.5896 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
Purchase #4 | $145.47 | 7.783% | $156.7919 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
Purchase #5 | $32.50 | 8.306% | $35.1995 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
Purchase #6 | $243.81 | 12.165% | $273.4695 | $273.47 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
Purchase #7 | $5.74 | 8.763% | $6.243 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.75 | $905.6397 | $905.64 | $905.65 | $905.70 |