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 | $244.87 | 4.742% | $256.4817 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.87 | 13.186% | $143.5991 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #3 | $46.30 | 9.784% | $50.83 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
Purchase #4 | $18.88 | 12.569% | $21.253 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
Purchase #5 | $142.60 | 12.538% | $160.4792 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
Purchase #6 | $38.93 | 4.158% | $40.5487 | $40.55 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #7 | $146.78 | 10.846% | $162.6998 | $162.70 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $765.23 | $835.8915 | $835.89 | $835.95 | $835.90 |