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 | $194.38 | 3.147% | $200.4971 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.37 | 5.325% | $139.4187 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #3 | $241.25 | 3.450% | $249.5731 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #4 | $72.48 | 13.486% | $82.2547 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
Purchase #5 | $184.27 | 11.866% | $206.1355 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
Purchase #6 | $130.32 | 8.290% | $141.1235 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #7 | $210.38 | 5.311% | $221.5533 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.45 | $1,240.5559 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.50 | $1,240.60 |