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 | $132.28 | 6.241% | $140.5356 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $228.47 | 11.203% | $254.0655 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
Purchase #3 | $149.40 | 3.183% | $154.1554 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
Purchase #4 | $182.62 | 9.244% | $199.5014 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.59 | 6.626% | $250.1339 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #6 | $245.31 | 7.569% | $263.8775 | $263.88 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
Purchase #7 | $30.85 | 13.381% | $34.978 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,203.52 | $1,297.2473 | $1,297.26 | $1,297.30 | $1,297.30 |