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 | $230.66 | 8.812% | $250.9858 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #2 | $12.60 | 5.230% | $13.259 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
Purchase #3 | $223.75 | 10.405% | $247.0312 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
Purchase #4 | $74.31 | 10.183% | $81.877 | $81.88 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #5 | $87.58 | 12.189% | $98.2551 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #6 | $191.31 | 3.788% | $198.5568 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
Purchase #7 | $137.98 | 6.234% | $146.5817 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.19 | $1,036.5466 | $1,036.56 | $1,036.60 | $1,036.70 |