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 | $250.53 | 3.168% | $258.4668 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.81 | 12.564% | $80.8322 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #3 | $34.91 | 7.604% | $37.5646 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
Purchase #4 | $229.35 | 13.286% | $259.8214 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
Purchase #5 | $148.90 | 10.280% | $164.2069 | $164.21 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
Purchase #6 | $240.27 | 7.635% | $258.6146 | $258.61 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #7 | $13.34 | 5.498% | $14.0734 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.11 | $1,073.5799 | $1,073.57 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.60 |