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 | $226.52 | 6.851% | $242.0389 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
Purchase #2 | $123.79 | 3.232% | $127.7909 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
Purchase #3 | $185.66 | 7.310% | $199.2317 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
Purchase #4 | $191.53 | 4.634% | $200.4055 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 11.845% | $175.9098 | $175.91 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
Purchase #6 | $161.73 | 7.483% | $173.8323 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.41 | 8.774% | $271.2932 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,295.92 | $1,390.5023 | $1,390.50 | $1,390.55 | $1,390.40 |