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 | $230.34 | 7.445% | $247.4888 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.51 | 7.266% | $16.637 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
Purchase #3 | $73.73 | 12.161% | $82.6963 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #4 | $184.64 | 8.341% | $200.0408 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #5 | $199.37 | 12.193% | $223.6792 | $223.68 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
Purchase #6 | $240.66 | 13.286% | $272.6341 | $272.63 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
Purchase #7 | $58.67 | 6.119% | $62.26 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.92 | $1,105.4362 | $1,105.44 | $1,105.50 | $1,105.40 |