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 | $231.39 | 7.289% | $248.256 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.26 | 12.859% | $88.3235 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
Purchase #3 | $223.71 | 12.500% | $251.6738 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
Purchase #4 | $160.50 | 8.724% | $174.502 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.76 | 7.757% | $99.9554 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
Purchase #6 | $241.94 | 9.811% | $265.6767 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
Purchase #7 | $185.94 | 11.181% | $206.73 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,214.50 | $1,335.1174 | $1,335.12 | $1,335.10 | $1,335.20 |