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 | $214.98 | 4.750% | $225.1916 | $225.19 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
Purchase #2 | $127.94 | 10.489% | $141.3596 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
Purchase #3 | $42.77 | 12.489% | $48.1115 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
Purchase #4 | $189.42 | 5.869% | $200.5371 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #5 | $225.67 | 7.509% | $242.6156 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #6 | $116.40 | 9.727% | $127.7222 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
Purchase #7 | $237.81 | 3.412% | $245.9241 | $245.92 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.99 | $1,231.4617 | $1,231.46 | $1,231.40 | $1,231.40 |