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 | $246.55 | 7.700% | $265.5344 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.36 | 7.243% | $180.5543 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #3 | $39.60 | 7.449% | $42.5498 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $185.46 | 9.725% | $203.496 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
Purchase #5 | $229.75 | 3.388% | $237.5339 | $237.53 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
Purchase #6 | $32.61 | 11.705% | $36.427 | $36.43 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
Purchase #7 | $152.26 | 13.549% | $172.8897 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.59 | $1,138.9851 | $1,138.98 | $1,139.05 | $1,138.90 |