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 | $226.94 | 10.803% | $251.4563 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.39 | 8.154% | $157.2451 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.86 | 9.358% | $50.1516 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
Purchase #4 | $141.54 | 7.654% | $152.3735 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
Purchase #5 | $45.66 | 11.459% | $50.8922 | $50.89 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
Purchase #6 | $132.42 | 6.874% | $141.5226 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $222.99 | 8.400% | $241.7212 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.80 | $1,045.3625 | $1,045.36 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.40 |