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 | $194.36 | 3.658% | $201.4697 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.46 | 13.283% | $87.749 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
Purchase #3 | $57.46 | 10.590% | $63.545 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
Purchase #4 | $34.34 | 3.104% | $35.4059 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
Purchase #5 | $244.30 | 3.571% | $253.024 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
Purchase #6 | $43.45 | 6.767% | $46.3903 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #7 | $84.91 | 11.685% | $94.8317 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $736.28 | $782.4156 | $782.42 | $782.40 | $782.30 |