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 | $249.31 | 11.158% | $277.128 | $277.13 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
Purchase #2 | $249.32 | 4.702% | $261.043 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
Purchase #3 | $44.66 | 4.107% | $46.4942 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
Purchase #4 | $149.39 | 13.750% | $169.9311 | $169.93 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
Purchase #5 | $106.55 | 5.755% | $112.682 | $112.68 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
Purchase #6 | $137.94 | 12.864% | $155.6846 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #7 | $112.69 | 3.536% | $116.6747 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.86 | $1,139.6376 | $1,139.62 | $1,139.70 | $1,139.60 |