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 | $25.60 | 3.674% | $26.5405 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
Purchase #2 | $52.96 | 5.254% | $55.7425 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
Purchase #3 | $168.28 | 7.334% | $180.6217 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $74.34 | 11.497% | $82.8869 | $82.89 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
Purchase #5 | $168.53 | 7.293% | $180.8209 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #6 | $236.95 | 5.506% | $249.9965 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #7 | $61.89 | 7.502% | $66.533 | $66.53 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.55 | $843.1420 | $843.14 | $843.15 | $843.00 |