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 | $195.52 | 7.174% | $209.5466 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 4.166% | $42.4476 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $176.55 | 13.731% | $200.7921 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #4 | $36.66 | 4.813% | $38.4244 | $38.42 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
Purchase #5 | $247.41 | 13.353% | $280.4467 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.40 |
Purchase #6 | $138.59 | 11.788% | $154.927 | $154.93 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
Purchase #7 | $226.90 | 10.542% | $250.8198 | $250.82 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.38 | $1,177.4042 | $1,177.41 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.20 |