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 | $230.64 | 8.159% | $249.4579 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.54 | 8.569% | $79.8416 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
Purchase #3 | $133.26 | 6.739% | $142.2404 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
Purchase #4 | $116.30 | 3.565% | $120.4461 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
Purchase #5 | $85.69 | 10.836% | $94.9754 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Purchase #6 | $115.40 | 10.248% | $127.2262 | $127.23 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
Purchase #7 | $181.29 | 3.665% | $187.9343 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.12 | $1,002.1219 | $1,002.13 | $1,002.20 | $1,002.00 |