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 | $27.61 | 3.348% | $28.5344 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.86 | 6.454% | $54.1425 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
Purchase #3 | $247.70 | 13.164% | $280.3072 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
Purchase #4 | $235.81 | 8.133% | $254.9884 | $254.99 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #5 | $87.76 | 13.754% | $99.8305 | $99.83 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #6 | $69.71 | 10.608% | $77.1048 | $77.10 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
Purchase #7 | $229.71 | 13.432% | $260.5646 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.16 | $1,055.4724 | $1,055.46 | $1,055.50 | $1,055.40 |