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 | $38.67 | 5.652% | $40.8556 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #2 | $245.66 | 11.289% | $273.3926 | $273.39 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
Purchase #3 | $155.90 | 11.261% | $173.4559 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #4 | $111.64 | 8.134% | $120.7208 | $120.72 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
Purchase #5 | $95.28 | 7.736% | $102.6509 | $102.65 | $102.65 | $102.70 |
Purchase #6 | $234.51 | 6.719% | $250.2667 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #7 | $231.97 | 13.198% | $262.5854 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,113.63 | $1,223.9279 | $1,223.94 | $1,223.90 | $1,224.10 |