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 | $240.63 | 12.379% | $270.4176 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
Purchase #2 | $84.32 | 10.334% | $93.0336 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
Purchase #3 | $195.31 | 9.511% | $213.8859 | $213.89 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
Purchase #4 | $10.93 | 8.380% | $11.8459 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
Purchase #5 | $161.53 | 4.581% | $168.9297 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
Purchase #6 | $32.80 | 10.113% | $36.1171 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
Purchase #7 | $209.36 | 7.857% | $225.8094 | $225.81 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.88 | $1,020.0392 | $1,020.05 | $1,020.05 | $1,019.90 |