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 | $224.93 | 7.750% | $242.3621 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
Purchase #2 | $141.91 | 11.674% | $158.4766 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $134.35 | 3.643% | $139.2444 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #4 | $208.43 | 8.157% | $225.4316 | $225.43 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
Purchase #5 | $50.28 | 8.673% | $54.6408 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
Purchase #6 | $140.50 | 3.161% | $144.9412 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
Purchase #7 | $96.43 | 7.448% | $103.6121 | $103.61 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.83 | $1,068.7088 | $1,068.70 | $1,068.75 | $1,068.60 |