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 | $242.70 | 5.698% | $256.529 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.39 | 4.200% | $155.6644 | $155.66 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
Purchase #3 | $183.67 | 6.781% | $196.1247 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #4 | $85.88 | 13.797% | $97.7289 | $97.73 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
Purchase #5 | $204.63 | 6.799% | $218.5428 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.42 | 9.503% | $170.1896 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
Purchase #7 | $117.73 | 12.178% | $132.0672 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.42 | $1,226.8466 | $1,226.84 | $1,226.85 | $1,226.80 |