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 | $54.99 | 10.524% | $60.7771 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
Purchase #2 | $229.85 | 6.386% | $244.5282 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
Purchase #3 | $154.91 | 10.522% | $171.2096 | $171.21 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
Purchase #4 | $170.87 | 6.832% | $182.5438 | $182.54 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
Purchase #5 | $198.35 | 6.744% | $211.7267 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
Purchase #6 | $202.60 | 7.867% | $218.5385 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.28 | 9.349% | $248.5284 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,238.85 | $1,337.8523 | $1,337.86 | $1,337.95 | $1,337.70 |