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 | $236.89 | 5.695% | $250.3809 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $173.85 | 6.469% | $185.0964 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #3 | $147.82 | 7.114% | $158.3359 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 3.593% | $174.5024 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.68 | 10.597% | $7.3879 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
Purchase #6 | $132.88 | 13.171% | $150.3816 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #7 | $49.76 | 9.368% | $54.4215 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.33 | $980.5066 | $980.51 | $980.55 | $980.50 |