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 | $227.72 | 3.570% | $235.8496 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
Purchase #2 | $66.25 | 3.232% | $68.3912 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
Purchase #3 | $105.50 | 10.213% | $116.2747 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
Purchase #4 | $227.84 | 5.273% | $239.854 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
Purchase #5 | $227.89 | 6.568% | $242.8578 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.79 | 4.809% | $173.7628 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
Purchase #7 | $165.74 | 13.759% | $188.5442 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.73 | $1,265.5343 | $1,265.52 | $1,265.50 | $1,265.60 |