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 | $51.26 | 8.233% | $55.4802 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
Purchase #2 | $210.31 | 4.411% | $219.5868 | $219.59 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #3 | $169.41 | 5.157% | $178.1465 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
Purchase #4 | $168.75 | 10.555% | $186.5616 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
Purchase #5 | $204.61 | 9.654% | $224.363 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
Purchase #6 | $173.68 | 9.543% | $190.2543 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
Purchase #7 | $219.26 | 7.515% | $235.7374 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.28 | $1,290.1298 | $1,290.13 | $1,290.15 | $1,290.20 |