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 | $226.51 | 5.293% | $238.4992 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $97.29 | 4.294% | $101.4676 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
Purchase #3 | $228.85 | 9.860% | $251.4146 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
Purchase #4 | $164.38 | 12.576% | $185.0524 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
Purchase #5 | $120.25 | 7.191% | $128.8972 | $128.90 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
Purchase #6 | $191.83 | 7.811% | $206.8138 | $206.81 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
Purchase #7 | $187.41 | 10.753% | $207.5622 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,216.52 | $1,319.7070 | $1,319.70 | $1,319.65 | $1,319.80 |