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 | $25.51 | 11.868% | $28.5375 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.89 | 6.561% | $89.394 | $89.39 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #3 | $178.78 | 11.240% | $198.8749 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
Purchase #4 | $131.69 | 3.282% | $136.0121 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
Purchase #5 | $237.78 | 5.543% | $250.9601 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $139.78 | 13.491% | $158.6377 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #7 | $179.78 | 3.338% | $185.7811 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.21 | $1,048.1974 | $1,048.19 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.20 |