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 | $173.35 | 6.862% | $185.2453 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $238.33 | 12.653% | $268.4859 | $268.49 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #3 | $234.55 | 10.371% | $258.8752 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #4 | $242.42 | 11.282% | $269.7698 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
Purchase #5 | $240.52 | 9.560% | $263.5137 | $263.51 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
Purchase #6 | $201.89 | 13.823% | $229.7973 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #7 | $124.76 | 11.809% | $139.4929 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,455.82 | $1,615.1801 | $1,615.19 | $1,615.20 | $1,615.20 |