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 | $249.59 | 8.379% | $270.5031 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.86 | 3.461% | $150.9082 | $150.91 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #3 | $234.39 | 9.712% | $257.154 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
Purchase #4 | $111.97 | 3.829% | $116.2573 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
Purchase #5 | $119.40 | 6.850% | $127.5789 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #6 | $167.58 | 3.525% | $173.4872 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #7 | $157.92 | 11.197% | $175.6023 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.71 | $1,271.4910 | $1,271.49 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.60 |