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 | $155.46 | 6.542% | $165.6302 | $165.63 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
Purchase #2 | $239.83 | 5.475% | $252.9607 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
Purchase #3 | $236.74 | 13.445% | $268.5697 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
Purchase #4 | $217.76 | 11.773% | $243.3969 | $243.40 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
Purchase #5 | $227.90 | 12.538% | $256.4741 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $182.50 | 7.644% | $196.4503 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #7 | $92.28 | 13.630% | $104.8578 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,352.47 | $1,488.3397 | $1,488.34 | $1,488.30 | $1,488.50 |