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 | $5.59 | 5.483% | $5.8965 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #2 | $179.50 | 11.127% | $199.473 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
Purchase #3 | $228.43 | 5.158% | $240.2124 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $250.84 | 4.799% | $262.8778 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #5 | $23.88 | 6.168% | $25.3529 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
Purchase #6 | $137.96 | 6.824% | $147.3744 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.65 | 11.444% | $269.3044 | $269.30 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,067.85 | $1,150.4914 | $1,150.48 | $1,150.45 | $1,150.60 |