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 | $241.84 | 3.536% | $250.3915 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $154.83 | 6.235% | $164.4837 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #3 | $131.59 | 11.698% | $146.9834 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
Purchase #4 | $189.53 | 13.649% | $215.3989 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #5 | $176.35 | 10.192% | $194.3236 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #6 | $180.66 | 9.731% | $198.24 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #7 | $127.51 | 9.353% | $139.436 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,202.31 | $1,309.2571 | $1,309.25 | $1,309.30 | $1,309.20 |