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 | $239.74 | 7.672% | $258.1329 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
Purchase #2 | $38.69 | 11.418% | $43.1076 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
Purchase #3 | $62.30 | 3.856% | $64.7023 | $64.70 | $64.70 | $64.70 |
Purchase #4 | $184.61 | 7.478% | $198.4151 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #5 | $218.82 | 8.636% | $237.7173 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #6 | $98.71 | 10.651% | $109.2236 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
Purchase #7 | $123.63 | 13.446% | $140.2533 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.50 | $1,051.5521 | $1,051.55 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.50 |