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 | $241.99 | 5.393% | $255.0405 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $210.44 | 5.187% | $221.3555 | $221.36 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
Purchase #3 | $244.91 | 10.243% | $269.9961 | $270.00 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
Purchase #4 | $94.47 | 6.576% | $100.6823 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
Purchase #5 | $243.31 | 9.453% | $266.3101 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
Purchase #6 | $220.97 | 11.681% | $246.7815 | $246.78 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
Purchase #7 | $185.60 | 13.418% | $210.5038 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,441.69 | $1,570.6698 | $1,570.67 | $1,570.70 | $1,570.70 |