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 | $246.94 | 3.640% | $255.9286 | $255.93 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
Purchase #2 | $239.93 | 9.717% | $263.244 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
Purchase #3 | $156.31 | 12.862% | $176.4146 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #4 | $25.42 | 7.443% | $27.312 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
Purchase #5 | $119.58 | 8.143% | $129.3174 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
Purchase #6 | $240.70 | 11.466% | $268.2987 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
Purchase #7 | $59.94 | 12.238% | $67.2755 | $67.28 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.82 | $1,187.7908 | $1,187.79 | $1,187.80 | $1,187.70 |