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 | $231.57 | 3.810% | $240.3928 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #2 | $162.64 | 5.438% | $171.4844 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #3 | $236.32 | 11.414% | $263.2936 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
Purchase #4 | $55.35 | 8.223% | $59.9014 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #5 | $223.34 | 9.491% | $244.5372 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
Purchase #6 | $43.79 | 11.326% | $48.7497 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
Purchase #7 | $180.48 | 10.396% | $199.2427 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,133.49 | $1,227.6018 | $1,227.59 | $1,227.65 | $1,227.50 |