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 | $7.59 | 10.280% | $8.3703 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 7.593% | $85.332 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
Purchase #3 | $240.55 | 3.545% | $249.0775 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #4 | $14.56 | 8.171% | $15.7497 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
Purchase #5 | $245.85 | 6.376% | $261.5254 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #6 | $197.46 | 9.142% | $215.5118 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.56 | 7.108% | $267.2987 | $267.30 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.88 | $1,102.8654 | $1,102.87 | $1,102.90 | $1,102.80 |